Wastewater Operator/Supervisor

• Customer Communications: Serve as the primary on-site liaison; provide regular performance updates, KPIs, and treatment reports; align scope, schedule, and expectations; promptly communicate risks, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Invoicing & Daily Logs: Maintain accurate daily logs of operator hours, system performance, flows, sampling events, and consumables; submit daily force reports and ensure timely, accurate invoicing and supporting documentation.
• Pilot Test Management: Plan and execute pilot testing for PFAS treatment optimization (e.g., media selection, contact time, breakthrough curves); coordinate sampling plans; analyze results to recommend full-scale process adjustments.
• Capital Equipment Upgrade Management: Lead scope, schedule, and contractor coordination for upgrades (pumps, vessels, instrumentation, controls); manage commissioning, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
• Carbon Changeout Scheduling: Forecast media life using throughput and breakthrough data; schedule GAC/ION exchange changeouts with vendors; oversee safe vessel isolation, changeout, loading/unloading, and waste profiling/disposition.
• Safety Management of On-Site Team: Champion safe culture; conduct JSAs, tailgate talks, and audits; ensure compliance with OSHA, refinery site policies, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, and respiratory protection.
• Regulatory Compliance: Operate systems to meet permit and client requirements (e.g., NPDES/indirect discharge limits); ensure compliant PFAS sampling/handling; maintain records for audits; support regulatory reporting.
• Operational Excellence: Monitor SCADA/LIMS data; track KPIs (flow, pressure, media differential pressure, effluent quality); troubleshoot upsets; implement root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Team Leadership: Schedule, mentor, and develop operators/technicians; assign tasks; verify competency on SOPs; conduct performance check-ins; foster a diverse, inclusive, high-performing team culture.
• Planning & Inventory: Manage media and filter inventory, spare parts, and consumables; create PM schedules; generate and close work orders; coordinate vendor services and deliveries.
• Quality & Documentation: Maintain SOPs, batch records, MOCs, P&IDs, and as-builts; ensure calibration and instrument maintenance; uphold data integrity and document control standards.
• Emergency Response & Reliability: Lead response to process upsets or spills; coordinate with refinery and internal EHS; maintain contingency plans and readiness (backup pumps, redundancy, bypass protocols).

• 5+ years of industrial wastewater operations experience, preferably in oil & gas/refinery environments, including PFAS or other emerging contaminant treatment.
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience directing on-site operators/technicians.
• Hands-on knowledge of PFAS treatment technologies such as granular activated carbon (GAC) and ion exchange (IX), including media breakthrough and changeout planning.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and permits (e.g., NPDES/indirect discharge, refinery site requirements) and best practices for PFAS sampling/handling.
• Strong skills in Excel and data analysis for trend tracking and reporting.
• Colorado Wastewater Operator certification (Class B or higher) or ability to obtain within 12 months (or equivalent transferable certification).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; ability to present technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Physical/Work Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb stairs/ladders, stand for extended periods, and work in outdoor/industrial conditions; ability to wear required PPE and pass respirator fit testing; willingness to work occasional off-shifts, weekends, or on-call as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering; Environmental Science; or related technical field.
• Experience managing carbon/IX systems at refineries or chemical plants, including vendor management and waste profiling/disposal coordination.
• Demonstrated success leading pilot studies and scaling recommendations to full-scale systems.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement (Lean/6S) and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Project management experience (scheduling, cost control, change management); PMP a plus.

• Competitive base hourly rate.
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and sick time.
• Company-paid and reimbursed training, certifications, and career development opportunities.
• All required PPE provided; safety boots and prescription PPE allowances where applicable.
• Opportunities for advancement within the National Water Services Group and broader organization.

At HPC Industrial, a Clean Harbors company, we take pride in being the leading provider of industrial and environmental services. With a steadfast commitment to safety, integrity, and excellence, we deliver customized solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients across various industries. Our comprehensive service offerings include high-pressure cleaning, waste management, hydro excavation, and more, all designed to help businesses operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Backed by a team of skilled professionals and state-of-the-art equipment, we ensure our work exceeds the highest standards of quality and compliance. At HPC Industrial, we are more than a service provider; we are a partner invested in our clients' success. Our focus on teamwork, innovation, and environmental stewardship allows us to build long-lasting relationships and create value for all stakeholders. Join us in driving progress, protecting the environment, and building a safer future—one solution at a time.