Wastewater Operations Specialist

About the role

Operators Unlimited is seeking a Wastewater Operations Specialist to join the Operations team and help transform how customers treat wastewater across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. The role involves operating a customer treatment plant in Rock Hill, SC, supporting the mission of Transformation, and working collaboratively with the Director of Wastewater Operations and the team to ensure compliance, drive improvements, and uphold core values of Agility, Ownership, Growth, and Thankfulness. We empower instead of micromanage, view mistakes as golden opportunities to improve, encourage healthy conflict, and believe we accomplish more as a team. Our purpose is to glorify God by helping people have a better day.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customers and opportunities with thankfulness.
• Work with the Director of Wastewater Operations and other team members to ensure customer compliance.
• Focus on improvements and growth in every aspect of the position and the business.
• Understand SDS and utilize appropriate PPE and safety equipment as required.
• Understand the pH scale, calibrate pH meters, and adjust pH as needed with limited assistance.
• Maintain proper records documentation including flow reports, logbooks, rounds sheets, timesheets, and mileage.
• Understand basic physical/chemical and/or biological treatment functions (pH adjustment, coagulation, flocculation, clarification).
• Operate various treatment processes (DAF, Hydroxide Precipitation, Extended Air, etc.) with assistance.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of discharge permits.
• Operate and understand chemical feed systems, troubleshooting with assistance.
• Use Service Fusion, Acumatica, and other required systems with limited errors.
• Act with agility in responding to customer needs, including off‑shift and weekend hours as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with applicable federal, state, and local wastewater policies and procedures.
• At least a B Physical/Chemical Wastewater License.
• Physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, and occasionally ascend/descend ladders and steps.
• Ability to walk through large facilities and work in various environmental settings.

Skills

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