Operating Systems Programmer jobs in Hillsboro, OR

The Water Systems Operator performs independently the full range of technical and mechanical duties in the ongoing operation, maintenance, and repair of pumps, motors, tanks, reservoirs, hydraulically operated valves, treatment systems, and other plant facilities in the City's potable water system. 

Duties and responsibilities include: 

• Inspection, maintenance, repair, and operation of water distribution facilities in the Water Bureau.

• Operation and maintenance of pump stations, tanks, reservoirs, transmission mains, and regulators. 

• Maintenance of micro-hydro generation units and the well-field supply system. 

• Performing chemical treatment and analysis of potable and non-potable water 

• A preventative maintenance program of rotating equipment including Vibration Analysis. 

• Reading technical manuals, including detailed equipment specifications, a variety of equipment diagrams and schematics, building and water system blueprints; and math calculations. 

• Calculating chemical additions, water volume, and rates of flow; collecting and conducting accurate water sampling analysis using analog and digital data-collection equipment, determining operational problems, and, acting quickly and decisively in bringing the system back to a normal state. 

• Make adjustments in water flow and corresponding chemical adjustments, and operate water control center facilities on assigned shifts. 

As a person, you are: 

• Safety Conscious: you incorporate public safety and staff safety as top priorities in every decision. 

• Dedicated: you are focused on the task at hand despite competing priorities

• Flexible/Adaptable: : you can look at established processes and identify and implement changes and improvements
• A Problem Solver: you can combine your understanding of drinking water treatment operations and maintenance as well as safety regulations to develop solutions that reliably and safely produce drinking water for the community.

About the Bureau:

1. Experience operating drinking water distribution facilities per state and federal regulations.

1. Experience operating drinking water treatment facilities per state and federal regulations.  

1. Experience with the mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting of water service pumps, valves, pressure regulators, meters, and related equipment. 

1. Experience applying the Oregon Health Authority, DEQ, and OSHA regulations pertaining to water distribution and treatment systems. 

1. Experience operating computers and related equipment including MS Office and CMMS work order applications.

1. Experience operating water distribution and water treatment systems through electronic and computerized SCADA (Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition systems).