Water Treatment Plant Operator – Botswana Power Corporation

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA

DUTIES

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR / EXPECTED OUTPUT

Testing Monitors and takes readings on the level of bulk chemicals storage tanks and the regeneration plant tanks to ensure appropriate quantities are available for regeneration purposes (removal of impurities from water purifying agents).

Monitors levels of resins (water purifying agents) in the vessels, including the filter sand level reports on deviation from set specifications.

Monitors the operation of various valves in the plant and reports on or takes remedial action where necessary.

Identifies and reports any deviations on water readings or malfunctions to the relevant supervisor.

Data Collection & Analysis Monitors and logs online water readings to record the flow, pressure and other characteristics on the status the plant equipment to ensure the availability and efficiency of the plant.

Provides preliminary data for Root Cause Analysis

Compliance Regenerates water treatment plant streams as per the laid down procedures and specifications as part of the water treatment process.

Monitors demineralised and other storage water tank levels and quality to ensure availability in accordance with set specifications for boiler plant processes.

Housekeeping Cleans plant equipment including the removal of spillages.

Performs housekeeping tasks by following established procedures.

Improvement / InnovationImplements improvements and carries out simple change management tasks by following established procedures to support others.

Operating Machine or Equipment Operates various equipment, adjusting work sequence and/or other variables to improve efficiency.

Operates water treatment plant and monitors the treatment of water to ensure quality of water is according to requirements and specifications.

Assists operation staff in the water treatment plant isolation including the closing of relevant valves to ensure that the plant is safe for maintenance and repair, and restarting of plant/equipment in accordance with procedures.

Quality ManagementCollates data of running plant and standby conditions accurately and timeously for performance monitoring.

Safety, Health and Environment Operates in accordance with policies and rules, while performing routine safety checks on own equipment and workspace.

Contributes to the development of risk assessments

Operates effluent systems and monitors all chemical waste from the water plant to ensure they are disposed in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

Undertake such other related duties as directed by the supervisor from time to time to meet the exigencies of the Corporation.