Mine Water Technician

• Under supervision performs duties related to the safe operation of a water treatment process and facility at a skilled level.
• Take and test water samples at various sampling locations to monitor water treatment process and different chemical levels therein; make adjustments as needed.
• Inspect and monitor well pumps, booster pumps, water storage tanks and other machinery and processes of the Water Treatment System.
• Record and document operation of plant during assigned shift in log books, electronically and on forms; calculate and record water production and chemical usage.
• Maintain chemical inventory for the water treatment process.
• Maintain elevations on all water pools.
• May operate a sludge densification plant: run clarifiers, monitoring neutralization tanks, adding chemicals as needed.
• May calibrate pH and turbidity instruments.
• Operate computer and/or manual controlled equipment starts and stops.
• Ensure proper operations of automated pumps and motors.
• Operate manual pumps, motors and valves.
• May operate sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid and (possibly) chlorine gas monitoring and safety equipment.
• Adjust the flow of water and chemicals through the plant as needed.
• Communicate equipment deficiencies to maintenance department.
• May assist with, or perform emergency repair and maintenance of treatment equipment, pumps, motors, sensing devices, instrumentation, and other equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Six (6) months of experience in Water Treatment Plant operations, Water Distribution Systems and related equipment.
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
• The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required.
• This exam is based on skills/abilities and academic knowledge; as well as safety.
• May be required to attend training and obtain a water treatment or related licenses for the state in which the site is located .
• Knowledge of proper emergency notification procedures.
• Knowledge of pH and turbidity and calibrating pH and turbidity instruments.
• Knowledge of chemicals associated with the water treatment process, depending on site location these may include: lime, sulfuric acid, polymer, etc.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in waste water treatment.

Last updated on Oct 12, 2023