The Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority is currently accepting applications for Water Treatment Plant Operators. Employees in this position are responsible for participating in the operation and maintenance of a 14.7 MGD surface water treatment plant. It is desired that employees have knowledge of the practices of water treatment and water purification analysis. Knowledge of chemical tests applicable to water treatment, equipment maintenance, appropriate safety precautions, and mathematics applicable to plant operations is preferred. Must have understanding of the fundamentals of computer operation and written communication skills. Performs a variety of laboratory tests on water. Adjusts chemicals as necessary to maintain optimum plant performance. Monitors a variety of equipment including water tank levels, periodic checks of equipment, including feed pumps, superpulsators, flash mixer, membranes, filters, pumps and distribution system. Maintains facility, which includes general housekeeping and grounds maintenance.
Completion of high school or GED required. Prefer candidates with at least a grade (C-SURFACE) certificate in water treatment or be willing/able to obtain within one year of employment. Applicants without the proper certification may be considered for an Operator Trainee position. Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina required. PTRWA offers an excellent benefit package including participation in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement system, employer 401K plan contribution, paid health, dental and life insurances, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave and bonus pay for achieving additional certification. The salary for this position is based on experience and qualifications. Please submit a completed application to Rebecca Brown, rbrown@ptrwa.org.
Laboratory Supervisor
The Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority is accepting applications for a Laboratory Supervisor. An employee in this position must be detail oriented and self-motivated, and able to exercise independent judgment and considerable knowledge to meet all standards and compliance with federal and state regulations as defined by the US Clean Water Act of 1972 and the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 as they apply to PTRWA in daily operations, contract lab services, and laboratory certification.
Under the administrative direction of the Water System Manager/ORC, this person will plan, organize, review, process, and evaluate laboratory programs that support water and wastewater treatment operations, and all related water quality activities. This person will also supervise the work of staff engaged in the laboratory sampling.An employee in this class will perform a variety of specialized tasks: conducts laboratory testing, operates all laboratory instruments, develops or modifies instrumentation and lab procedures, troubleshoots instrument malfunctions, oversees maintenance of equipment, ensures regulatory compliance and lab certification, implements and reviews quality assurance/quality control program to ensure reliability of test data, compiles and prepares correspondence of periodic and special reports covering laboratory activities, coordinates the maintenance of the laboratory data management system, assists in the preparation of the annual laboratory budget and determines the cost of laboratory services, recommends outside laboratory services, administers contracts for laboratory services, recommends the purchase of equipment and services. In addition, the Laboratory Supervisor is expected to participate in professional organizations and to keep current on issues affecting local, regional, state and national regulations, practices and standards as well as act as a resource for other PTRWA employees, the Executive Director, the PTRWA Board of Directors and PTRWA partners in matters of water quality. This position requires excellent customer service skills and communication as there will be contact with elected officials, external examiners and auditors, vendors, and the general public.
Desirable Education/Experience includes graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field and a minimum of three years of experience in an environmental testing laboratory.
Preferred qualifications include prior supervisory experience in a municipal water and wastewater lab. The ideal candidate will have experience in calibrating, certifying, and operating analytical equipment in respect to PFAS and/or 1,4-Dioxane.
Valid NC driver license required.
PTRWA offers an excellent benefit package including participation in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System, employer 401K plan contribution, paid health, dental and life insurances, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and bonus pay for achieving additional certifications. The starting salary for this position is based on experience.
Applications for employment may be obtained at
www.ptrwa.org. Please submit completed application, resume, and letter of interest to Rebecca Brown,
rbrown@ptrwa.org or mail to P O Box 1326, Randleman, NC 27317. Initial review of applicants will begin September 3
rd.
