Lead Operator - Water and Wastewater

Veolia•Middletown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the operation of the wastewater treatment plant processes, laboratory, and biosolids management operations, along with various other assigned operations responsibilities. The role involves ensuring continuous effective treatment of wastewater, managing biosolids processing and distribution, and performing analytical examinations of water, wastewater, and biosolids in compliance with EPA and PADEP regulations. The Lead Operator will also be responsible for maintaining sufficient liquid biosolids storage capacity, procuring necessary materials and supplies, and maintaining required records. Additionally, this role involves communicating instructions, directing, and reviewing the work of other operators, implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures, accounting for assigned materials, tools, and equipment, and performing maintenance and inspections. Coordination of wastewater treatment process operations with biosolids and laboratory operations, as well as preventive and corrective maintenance, is crucial. The position also requires ensuring the scheduling and performance of sample collections, coordinating with private laboratories, and monitoring vehicle inventory and condition. The Lead Operator must be able to work extended hours, complete work orders and daily activity reports accurately, and operate mobile and heavy equipment. They will also assist in policy and procedure development, review the work of other operators, comply with safety procedures, and participate in continuous improvement programs and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in operations and maintenance of water or wastewater treatment plants.
1 year experience in process control operations.
Knowledge necessary to understand basic operation, technical, or office processes.
Ability to read work orders, city maps, and general correspondence.
Ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Ability to write work orders, time sheets, customer contact forms, log books, bench sheets.
Ability to troubleshoot, prioritize and make decisions on job site.
Ability to utilize technology, computer programs and/or smartphone or tablet apps associated with the company or position (HachWIMS, CMMS, Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.).
Ability to direct helpers, assistants, or new hires (crews).
Problem Solving (operational, network, plumbing).
Demonstrated ability to choose an appropriate course of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures.
Technical knowledge of the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System Network.
Professional judgment required to apply the proper course of action under various circumstances.
Computer applications as they relate to area assigned.
English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Proven skill in the operation of the wastewater treatment processes.
Proven skill in the accurate performance of analytical laboratory procedures.
Ability to deal effectively with the public and co-workers.
Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of experience repairing and installing water distribution and collection systems preferred.
Experience using closed caption television (CCTV) and other sewer inspection equipment.
Ability to operate heavy equipment such as front loaders, forklift, skid-steer, dump trucks and Jet-Vac Truck.

Responsibilities

Provide continuous effective treatment of collected wastewater.
Manage biosolids processing and distribution.
Perform analytical examination of water, wastewater, and biosolids in compliance with EPA and PADEP regulations.
Assure availability of sufficient liquid biosolids storage capacity.
Secure the procurement of materials and supplies.
Maintain records as required.
Communicate specific instructions to, direct, and review the work of other operators.
Implement and maintain standard wastewater treatment process control, laboratory, and biosolids management operations procedures.
Account for all assigned materials, tools, and equipment.
Perform specific maintenance and inspections.
Coordinate wastewater treatment process operations with the biosolids and laboratory operations.
Coordinate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repair of assigned equipment.
Assure the scheduling, analysis, and the performance of sample collections in accordance with EPA and PADEP regulations.
Coordinate required performance of analytical examinations with any private laboratories.
Confer on a regular basis with other operators and the Utility Operations Supervisor.
Monitor vehicle inventory and condition.
Provides proper documentation and reports as required.
Operate mobile and heavy equipment such as but not limited to backhoes, dump trucks, utility trucks, jackhammers, Belt Press, air compressors and power-driven equipment.
Perform other work activities related to specific job responsibilities.
Assist in the development of policies and procedures.
Review the work of other operators to assure established procedures are followed.
Complies with all organization safety procedures.
Participates in continuous improvement programs.
Participates on cross-functional teams.
Performs other projects / tasks/ duties as assigned.