Sr Operator, Water Treatment

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Job Title: Sr Operator, Water Treatment

Posting Start Date: 8/14/26

Job Description:

Primary Role

• Operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in facility to permit and operational requirements.
• Is fully qualified to perform the most complex functions and lead the work of others.

Key Accountabilities

• Safety - demonstrate and enforce practices that are consistent with agoal of zero accidents and injuries; adhere to all safety policies and procedures; assist in operations of office with required focus on all aspects of safety. (15%)
• Training - employee orientation, departmental operating procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training; team leader/supervisory training; Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Level I and II. (10%)
• Perform field tests to pace chemical dosages for process controls or alter unit processes; Collects samples according to schedule; prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers; monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder. (15%)
• Efficiently operate all equipment in facility - pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, conveyors, blowers, belt presses, processing filters, etc. (15%)
• Ensure all operating personnel implement standard operating procedures for all associated plant process; takes corrective action when test results are outside acceptable ranges, including changing process control, biological system, and feed rates of chemicals. (20%)
• Responds to requests, inquiries, or complaints; promptly inform Area or Facility Manager of potential risk situations. Tasks performed by subordinates are periodically checked for quality and accuracy. (25%)

Knowledge/Skills

• Extensive knowledge of the objectives, equipment, and operations of modern water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Extensive knowledge of methods and materials of water and wastewatersystems.
• Thorough knowledge of the layout, location and equipment characteristics of water and wastewater systems and of the treatment plants.
• Knowledge of the regulatory and legal environment of modern water and wastewater systems and water and wastewater treatment, including environmental law and contract law as applicable.
• Must have broad knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Must understand the working principle behind a computerized maintenance management program.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• At least five (5) years water and/or wastewater systems and treatment.

Work Environment

• May be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions.
• Standing 25%; walking 75% for as many as 5 miles per shift; Required to occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch and enter confined spaces; may be required to use ladders or stairs.
• Able to lift or move up to 50-60 pounds.
• May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, slippery surfaces, water/wastewater hazards and electrical equipment.

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