Treatment Plant Operator (4)

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the sound operation of the Leachate Treatment Plant, including all plan and equipment other than the boiler, on a shift basis.

ATTRIBUTES

An attribute is the core of your character that gives you the possibility to train certain skills, and limits to what extent you can train others.

• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Common sense
• Honesty and integrity
• Judgement
• Logical thinking
• Must be a fast and efficient worker and deadline driven
• Self disciplined and organized
• Sense of responsibility
• Team Player

SKILLS

A skill is the ability to perform a task well. It is usually developed over time through training or experience.

A skill can be used to do work in many jobs or it can be used in learning.

• • Communication skills (written and oral)
  • Computer skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Learning skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Reporting skills
  • Technical skills
  • Time management skills

COMPETENCIES

• • • Analytical thinking
    • Initiative
    • Achievement orientation
    • Self Confidence

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• • Operate and maintain treatment plant at required conditions
  • Ensure that the correct levels, pressures and temperatures are maintained within the treatment plant and take corrective action when necessary
  • Responsible for first-line maintenance of the plants mechanical and instrument equipment
  • Ensure compliance with company and SHEQ policies and procedures

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES (JOB REQUIREMENTS)

Operate and maintain the treatment plant at the required conditions.

• • Check the operation of the treatment plant, including levels, pressures and temperatures, and take corrective action where necessary.
  • Report any deficiencies to the Shift Supervisor.
  • Solve plant operating problems and take corrective ac-tion where necessary
  • Fill Skips with concentrate and swop Ro-Ro’s when full.
  • Periodically open and clean the feed leachate filters.
  • Add chemicals from 25 liter polycans to tanks for all sections of the plant except the boiler.
  • Offload caustic road tankers.
  • Operate the filter press on the biological section of the plant, which involves opening and removing filter cakes. Fill the disposal skips with sludge from the filter press.
  • Clean the cooling water filter and blow down the cooling water circuit.