Chief Operator - Water & Wastewater Operations

We are seeking an experienced Chief Operator to provide day-to-day operational leadership at our water and wastewater treatment facilities. Under the direction of the Project Manager or Area Manager, the Chief Operator is responsible for managing daily plant operations, maintaining process control, supporting regulatory compliance, and providing hands-on leadership to the operations team.

This role is ideal for an experienced operator who brings strong technical knowledge of treatment processes, enjoys troubleshooting operational challenges, and is comfortable leading and developing other operators.

• →Oversee the daily operations of the facility and ensure treatment processes are operating effectively.
• →Ensure the plant meets process control targets across treatment and odor control systems.
• →Manage biosolids wasting, thickening, and dewatering operations.
• →Implement policies and procedures for process monitoring and control.
• →Supervise the collection of plant process samples and collect samples when necessary.
• →Supervise or perform laboratory testing of plant process samples and interpret results.
• →Supervise or perform adjustments to water or wastewater treatment processes, operations, and equipment to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal drinking water standards or discharge permit requirements.
• →Evaluate equipment performance and correct deficiencies.
• →Train and supervise operations staff in the performance of their duties.
• →Assign preventative maintenance (PM) tasks to operations staff.
• →Coordinate the maintenance and upkeep of facility grounds and landscaping.
• →Develop and maintain wastewater records, including chemical usage, plant flows, equipment and process checklists, diaries, logbooks, and laboratory records.
• →Coordinate with the Plant Manager and / or Area Manager with proposals and specifications for major purchases and requisitions for supplies and materials needed for effective facility operation.
• →Assist with managing facility scope, schedule, and budget in accordance with contract requirements.

• Standing, walking, or moving for 6 to 8 hours daily.
• Sitting for 1 to 3 hours daily.
• Performing operations and maintenance functions requiring manual dexterity, precision movements, repetitive arm and hand movements, grasping, and occasional forceful exertion.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, reaching, and using stairs and ladders.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects and materials regularly weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Perceiving and distinguishing colors or shades of colors, sounds, odors, depth, and visual cues or signals.
• Operating a motor vehicle, including while towing portable equipment.
• Operating equipment, hand tools, computers, and standard office equipment.
• Working in confined spaces and at elevations.
• Working in adverse weather conditions.
• Wearing hearing protection or a respirator when required.

 

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