Operations Team Lead-2

About the role

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, seeks individuals to join our team of professionals who support our mission of delivering safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations, including startup, shutdown, and process adjustments.
• Maintain treatment systems, pumps, chemical feeders, and control equipment.
• Collect and analyze water samples, perform laboratory tests, and record results according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with engineering on plant improvements and statewide operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop work schedules, assign tasks, and coach staff.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, and budget tracking.
• Prepare compliance reports and maintain laboratory accreditation.
• Act as primary point of contact for plant operations and plant emergency response.
• All work to be performed in accordance with company safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid PA driver’s license.
• Ability to pass background check, physical, and drug screening.
• PA DEP Class B Water Treatment License with required subclasses.
• Maintain laboratory accreditation status.
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of surface water treatment processes.
• Ability to use SCADA and other operational software.
• Able to lift 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• College coursework in chemistry, biology, or environmental science preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of surface water treatment processes.
• Ability to use SCADA and other operational software.
• Lifting ability of 75 lbs.

Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $XX.XX - $XXX.XX per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is available Monday through Friday, with the possibility of additional shifts as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.