Chief Operator

WATERFLEET LLC•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WaterFleet is seeking a Chief Wastewater Operator to oversee the day-to-day operations of a wastewater treatment plant. The role leads plant operations and makes operational decisions while supervising staff, ensuring environmental compliance, maintaining equipment, and managing treatment processes to produce high-quality effluent in accordance with local, state, and federal standards. The Chief Operator monitors treatment processes and operational data, performs routine water-quality tests, maintains daily records, and coordinates maintenance and repairs. The position also supports budgeting and cost control, responds to plant emergencies, and works with system technicians and fellow operators to maintain operations and share knowledge. The role is full-time and exempt, based at the corporate location in San Antonio, Texas, with travel of up to 50%. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with possible weekends, and shifts may run 8 to 10 hours per day, including weekends or holidays at times.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Must possess and maintain a TCEQ Class “B” Wastewater Operator Certification or above.
Work an 8- to 10-hour-per-day shift, which may include weekends and holidays.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a strong driving safety record, with no more than two moving violations in the previous three years.
Acceptable background check and no DWI convictions within the last five years.
High mechanical aptitude and ability to apply troubleshooting techniques productively.
Ability to access computer systems to determine required maintenance activities.
General computer and cellphone navigation abilities, including navigating a computer, using a mouse, typing, and changing screens.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including primary, secondary, and tertiary stages, and relevant chemistry and biology.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations related to wastewater discharge.
Ability to diagnose operational issues, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and implement corrective actions.
Familiarity with SCADA systems, data analysis software, and reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the oilfield industry, its expectations, and its environment.
Experience with customer service, client communication, and technical environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage wastewater operators, assign tasks, provide training, and evaluate performance.
Monitor and control wastewater treatment processes, including chemical feed, flow rates, and effluent quality.
Ensure plant operations comply with environmental regulations, permit requirements, and reporting deadlines.
Oversee preventative maintenance schedules, identify and coordinate equipment repairs, and manage parts inventory.
Review operational data, identify trends, and prepare reports for regulatory agencies and management.
Assist with developing the plant budget, monitor expenditures, and identify cost-saving measures.
Manage plant emergencies, including equipment failures, spills, and power outages.
Perform routine tests, including DO, pH, chlorine residuals, SV, ammonia, and MLSS.
Complete, maintain, and report daily log records.
Work closely with system technicians to oversee routine operations and maintenance.
Share experience with and provide training to fellow operators and system technicians.
Foster teamwork and collaboration within and between departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.