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POSITION DESCRIPTION
MEMBRANE SPECIALIST
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Job Title: Membrane Specialist
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Reports To: (Job Title)
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Water Production Maintenance Superintendent
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Supervises Directly: (Job Titles + # Employees)
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N/A
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Supervises Through Subordinates:
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N/A
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PURPOSE OF POSITION
Maintenance of membrane and appurtenant treatment systems - Directly
responsible for monitoring and documenting performance, of low pressure reverse
osmosis and nanofiltration (“membrane”) water treatment skids, degasifiers,
scrubbers, all chemical feed systems and appurtenances, scheduling and
supervising maintenance, renewal and replacement of each.
Must possess specific and thorough knowledge of membrane water treatment,
membrane cleaning operations, chemical feed systems, water treatment chemicals,
fluid mechanics, pump operation and maintenance, and pump maintenance. Must
have extensive skilled and direct technical experience in the operation and
maintenance of a municipal potable water membrane treatment system.
Considerable knowledge of tools, instruments and equipment used in a variety of
mechanical, electrical and electronic trades. Computer skills are a must.
Candidate must be skilled in the operation of relevant test equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Oversee membrane clean in place operations, prepare and
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interpret normalization data for all membrane skids.
2. Collect data and accurately assess the performance and
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condition of membrane skids, odor control and chemical feed
systems and appurtenant equipment.
3. Troubleshoot all types of equipment used in Authority’s membrane 20%
water treatment system, including pre-treatment and posttreatment equipment.
4. Coordinate repairs, maintenance and replacement of equipment
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with suppliers, contractors and vendors.
5. Periodically plan, coordinates, manages, monitors and reports the
results of membrane test skid operations.
6. Develop and facilitate training programs for plant operators,
mechanics and support staff under the direction of Chief
Operator/Supervisor.
7. Performs related work as required.
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PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
learn the functioning of the overall system as well as the part you work with.
use judgment and make decisions to keep the system operating.
remain calm during emergencies.
use eyes, hands and fingers to operate or adjust equipment.
work shifts, weekends and/or holidays.
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Physical Demands: Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of
objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Must be able to enter and re-enter Authority vehicle.
Reaching. Handling. Fingering. Feeling. Seeing.
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Environmental Conditions: Both: Inside and outside. A job is considered "both" if the
activities occur inside or outside in approximately equal amounts.
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Math Skills: Requires mathematical development sufficient to be able to: Work with
algebra and geometry.
Computer Skills: Current version of Windows operating systems expertise and
Microsoft Office products. Experience with computers, operating software, configuration
and setup and networking,
Language Skills: Must have developed language skills to the point to be able to: Read
and comprehend English (policy manuals, memos, letters, books, journals, instructions,
rules and regulations, etc.). Write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and
grammar. Speak with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and wellmodulated voice.
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Relationships to Data, People and Things:
Data: Compiling: Gathering, collating or classifying information about data, people or
things. Reporting and/or carrying out a prescribed action in relation to information are
frequently involved.
People:
Taking Instructions - Must be able to understand instructions and to
communicate with supervisor about work questions, company policies or safety
problems/procedures.
Must be able to communicate with co-workers, vendors,
consultants, outside contractors and the general public. Tact and diplomacy must be used
at all times to assure a positive company image.
Things: Handling - Using body members, handtools and/or special devices to work, move
or carry objects or materials.
Other: Uniforms/Safety Shoes: Employees in this position are required to wear company
furnished uniforms and must supply and wear safety shoes at all times when on duty.
Safety shoes must meet, at a minimum, the following criteria: (a) Sole - Puncture resistant
urethane, chemigum or vibram rubber; (b) Upper - Full grain cowhide leather.
Tennis/athletic shoes are not approved safety shoes regardless of upper construction.
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
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Experience with the operation and maintenance, including routine cleaning in
place, of low pressure reverse osmosis and/or nanofiltration membrane.
Experience with acid, caustic, sodium hypochlorite, carbon dioxide,
antiscalant, sequestrant and corrosion inhibitor feed systems commonly used
in potable water treatment.
Experience with multiple types of positive displacement chemical metering
pumps.
Experience monitoring, adjusting, cleaning and renewing packed
degasification and odor control (scrubber) and appurtenant equipment.
Experience in the planning and execution of pilot membrane skid testing.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Graduation from an accredited high school.
Ten years’ experience operating and/or maintaining public water supply low
pressure reverse osmosis and/or nanofiltration membrane treatment systems.
- Valid Florida Driver’s license.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, be able to
read and understand drawings, technical papers and take/understand direction
from engineers, director, manager and supervisors. Safety is paramount.
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Pay Grade: 58
($44,408.00 - $74,027.20 annually)
Status: Nonexempt
Date: 10/12/2015