Lead Water-Wastewater Treatment Operator

About the role

The Nexus Water Group team is seeking a Lead Water-Wastewater Treatment Operator. This role oversees the operation and maintenance of water treatment equipment, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental protection limits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of water treatment equipment, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental protection limits.
• Oversee the organization and delegation of team tasks.
• Develop and maintains operational records and prepares reports in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee sampling and testing systems, and the functionality of pumps, conveyors, blowers and other equipment.
• Install and repairs pumps, motors, valves and piping; diagnose, repair and clarify aeration equipment, ion exchange bins, filtration equipment and other major apparatuses.
• Monitor and sample well and groundwater upon entry to the system. Adjusts treatment levels when non-standard variances are detected. Samples water prior to exiting system.
• Detect and reports atypical conditions, such as: identifying damaged, malfunctioning and tampered meters, detecting and reporting leaks, high/low consumption, exposed wiring and other safety hazards.
• Clean and maintain treatment plant, pumping stations and wells.
• Conducts ongoing repairs to equipment, or shuts down equipment for more extensive maintenance and repair, activating alternate equipment as needed.
• Requests services of outside maintenance vendor for major repairs and overhauls.
• Activates pumps, valves and other processing equipment to move water through various treatment processes.
• Disposes of waste materials removed from water in line with Company procedures and government controls.
• Implements emergency procedures in the event of overflow or spill of chemicals or unpurified water. Follows safety protocol and notifies local emergency responders.
• Adds chemicals to water by predetermined formula.
• Maintains minimum inventory levels of these materials.
• Reads and interprets meters and gauges on central control panel, or at individual machines or stages in the treatment process. Adjust controls as needed.
• Retrieves computer reports on treatment process.
• Prepares reports and maintains logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage, and all other recordkeeping requirements; maintains various Company records and other reports as required by the state.
• Back-washes filters and basins; handles chlorine in a safe, effective manner; assures proper working order of chlorine-related equipment.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to Company policies and standards.
• Coordinates construction and excavation involved in system repairs; estimates required labor and materials; identifies equipment needed for all projects; orders necessary parts.
• Maintains a safe working environment and reports safety concerns to manager.
• Trains personnel in the areas of laboratory analysis, operations and maintenance procedures, as well as compliance to Company policies and procedures.
• Ensures all operators are equipped with necessary tools, parts and safety equipment to work effectively.
• Stays abreast of Federal, State and local regulations and environmental guidelines regarding wastewater treatment and distribution.
• Constantly improves operations, decreases turnaround times, streamlines work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless utility service.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of 5 years progressive experience working in utility management or the utility industry.
• Requires knowledge and experience in the operations, maintenance and processes of water treatment; knowledge of the controls, instrumentation and mechanical equipment in the utility industry; knowledge of standard practices, terminology and safety standards in the utility industry; thorough knowledge of local, state and Federal wastewater regulations; knowledge and experience with the materials and chemicals used in these treatment processes.
• Holds the minimum licensing to be classified as Operator II with the ability to attain minimum licensing to be responsible operator in charge within 1 year of employment.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and under limited supervision.
• Demonstrates initiative to take on new tasks.
• Ability to mentor and guide co-workers to increase skill level, morale and efficiency.
• Ability to motivate others in pursuit of Company goals.
• Ability to frequently perform moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10+ miles daily), climbing and mechanical repair.
• Ability to read meters, charts and gauges and accurately maintain records of plant operations.
• Ability to read and comprehend written technical information and to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or analyze data.
• Ability to perform mathematical equations to determine chemical doses required for flow rates and proper treatment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers and regulatory agencies.
• Familiarity with computer applications MS Word, Excel and utilizing tablet and mobile device; ability to learn internal software programs.
• Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after you start, you'll have access to health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Schedule

This position will travel between service areas near Lakeland, FL. Schedule is Monday through Friday. After-hour and weekend on-call support may be required. Must be available to work shift work; weekend scheduling may be required.

Work Location

This position will travel between service areas near Lakeland, FL.