Wastewater Chief Plant Operator

Consolidated Water Group,•Santa Clarita, CA

6d•$108,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Plant Operator (CPO) has full responsibility for the successful operation and maintenance of assigned facilities and reports directly to the Regional Director. The position operates and manages facility assets, associated personnel, and client relationships at the Vista Canyon Water Recycling Facility in Santa Clarita, California. The CPO supervises operations and maintenance personnel, supports their training and performance, manages asset-management activities through the site’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and oversees treatment processes and facility compliance. The role also includes regulatory and client coordination, reporting, equipment operation and maintenance, and management of capital replacement projects. The job is based at a wastewater reclamation facility, in indoor and outdoor settings. Normal business hours vary and are approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability may be required as needed or scheduled.

Requirements

Current California Grade 3 Wastewater Certification.
Minimum 3–5 years of industry experience.
Valid California driver’s license.
General computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and ability to learn the site’s CMMS program.
Teamwork and communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
English reading, writing, spelling, and clear communication skills on business topics.
Ability to stand, sit for extended periods, and walk.
Ability to use hands, eyes, ears, arms, and voice.
Ability to regularly lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and enter process tanks and enclosures.
Ability to climb on or into facility equipment and systems; confined-space training is required.
Ability to work weekends, nights, or holidays as needed and be available on call as scheduled.
Ability to travel between jobsites within the area; occasional travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.
A degree.

Responsibilities

Operate and manage assigned facility assets, associated personnel, and clients.
Supervise and manage operations and maintenance personnel, including training, performance evaluations, and mentoring.
Manage implementation and ongoing use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for asset management tracking.
Interact with regulatory agencies and clients.
Analyze and resolve process and equipment problems.
Review laboratory tests and interpret data.
Operate and maintain equipment.
Work nights and weekends as necessary to maintain facility compliance.
Create and distribute client, regulatory, and operating data reports.
Prepare and coordinate regulatory programs as required by permits.
Maintain compliance with regulatory permits.
Oversee and perform process adjustments to maintain treatment-process compliance.
Perform other duties and participate in the operation of other facilities on a limited basis as needed.
Attend monthly operations meetings as part of the client interface.
Manage capital replacement projects specific to assigned facilities.
Communicate problems and issues to the supervisor.
Promote and adhere to PERC Water’s written corporate safety program.
Maintain acceptable attendance per PERC Water standards.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.