Chief Operator Wastewater Treatment Plant

City of Lebanon • Lebanon, TN

2d • $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Chief Plant Operator is a senior-level position responsible for managing and supervising the operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant.

Requirements

• Complex wastewater treatment processes and principles.
• Chemical addition and treatment chemicals.
• Complex Laboratory tests and analysis.
• Safety protocols and regulations.
• Manage and oversee equipment operation and maintenance.
• Regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Complex process control and optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, I&C, process control, laboratory, and microbiology.
• Managing operation and control of treatment process.
• Managing equipment maintenance and repair.
• Complex Troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Clear and concise communication and record keeping.
• Fostering and promoting teamwork.
• Analyze data and make decisions to more complex issues.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems through corrective action.
• Communicate and delegate assignments effectively.
• Work safely, follow, and enforce safety protocols.
• Adapt quickly to changing situations and priorities.
• Knowing regulations and standards.
• Expert level verbal and written communication.
• Clear and concise reporting and giving direction to lower-level staff.
• Provide information to solve problems along with corrective action options.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with subordinates, other employees, and deal effectively with the public.
• Understand complex technical documents and regulations.
• Interpret complex instructions and manuals.
• Produce accurate reports and logs.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.
• Follow complex written and verbal instructions with precision.
• Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.
• Understand and use complex technical terminology related to wastewater treatment.
• Basic math operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Decimals, fractions, and percentages.
• Algebraic skills: Formula calculation and manipulation.
• Solution concentration and dilution calculations.
• Geometric skills: Volume and area calculations.
• Flow rate and velocity calculations.
• Analytical skills: Expert level data interpretation and analysis.
• Expert level trend recognition and forecasting.
• Calculating chemical dosage and flow rates.
• Determining treatment process efficiency.
• Understanding and calculating sludge volumes and pumping rates.
• Use calculator and computer software for mathematical calculations.
• Apply complex mathematical concepts to real-world problems in wastewater treatment.
• Understand and work with units of measurement, conversion factors, and mathematical formulas related to wastewater treatment.
• A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) required.
• 60 plus months at a Grade 4 Wastewater Facility or a bachelor’s in science degree.
• Grade 4 WWTP Operator Certification through TDEC. (Must obtain Grade 4 certification within 18 months of hire with prior experience or reciprocity from another state)
• Must attend all training courses necessary for Grade 4 certification.
• Must attend all continuing education courses to keep certification current.
• A valid Tennessee Driver license with clear driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Some college or Bachelor is preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience or related supervisor training courses are preferred.
• CDL license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates daily operations of WWTP ensuring compliance with regulations and permits.
• Supervises & trains plant operators, maintenance staff, and other personnel.
• Enforces safety protocols and emergency response plans.
• Assists in performance evaluations and personnel action plans.
• Assists in development and maintains standard operating procedures and maintenance schedules.
• Analyzes data and optimizes plant performance and making adjustments as needed.
• Collaborates with management on capital improvement projects.
• Ensures compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and laws.
• Performs technical and administrative tasks including reports and records.
• Assists in scheduling plant operators shift assignments and training schedules.
• Performs complex laboratory tests and analyzes results to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Operates skid steer and telehandlers.
• Performs manual labor, housekeeping, and grounds keeping tasks.
• May perform other duties as assigned by WWTP Superintendent or Manager.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 18 PTO days during the first year (increasing to 23 days after the first year and with additional increases based on years of service)
• health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• a pension/401(k) hybrid retirement plan through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED