Lead Wastewater Operator

Applied Water Managemen•Brewster, MA

19d

About The Position

The Lead Operator’s duties include but are not limited to training and overseeing the daily activities of operations staff, solving complex operations problems, performing maintenance and operations activities for wastewater treatment facilities on Cape Cod and Southeastern MA, inspection and sampling of innovative/alternative (IA) systems. The position also provides assistance with work order input, implementation, and completion.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be 21 years of age or older
40-hour work week: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30 pm (30-minute lunch)
Must be available to work weekends and holidays as requested
Overtime as required
Available for emergency situations
Valid MA Driver’s License
MA Grade 4M full Wastewater License
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Familiar with LogCheck or similar e-work order software

Nice To Haves

No prior wastewater experience required, but 1 year of related experience or technical training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures that service area activities support the overall operation/efficiency of water and wastewater utilities project sites within a designated geographical area.
Interacts with contracted laboratories to ensure proper reporting limits and any QA/QC issues
Inspection and sampling of IA systems
Implementation of groundwater monitoring programs
Communicates with clients and customers related to routine technical aspects of operations and responds to inquiries.
Assist with managing, materials, and supplies purchasing and inventory for the area and projects assigned
Promote health and safety culture within the designated Service Area, including assisting with the carrying out of all actions to rectify issues identified by the Environmental Health and Safety group.
Assist in the evaluation of operations, maintenance, and support functions within the designated area.
Ensures the area’s operations staff is complying with new practices and procedure developed by the area supervisors
Demonstrate visible "leadership by example" utilizing participative management involving Cape Cod Region Area Operations staff, peers, and teamwork whenever possible. Interact with peers, superiors, other agencies, and civilian customers to facilitate smooth system function
Participate in project transition including assisting in recruitment, vendor selection, etc.
Confined Space Entry – Required to complete thorough training provided by NSU, with occasional use in the field.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Indirectly supervises up to 4 employees within the Cape Cod Service Area operations department
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include assistance in reviewing candidates and may involve assistance with interviewing when appropriate; planning, assigning, and directing work; assistance with appraising performance during the review process.
Independently manage his/her own schedule
Work with other departments, Engineering, and contractors to coordinate successful completion of projects related to operations clients and their sites.
Participate in supervisor on call rotation for the respective service area as needed
Independently evaluates the operation, maintenance and performance of wastewater treatment facilities, processes, systems and equipment
Reviews, and assists in the supervision and implementation of recommended improvements including analyzing and optimizing existing system designs and operating parameters, supervising performance testing and troubleshooting and resolving complex operational, equipment and instrumentation problems.
Participates in the construction management of personnel in implementing changes required during facilities upgrades and startup
Participate in the development and compliance of operating policies ensuring compliance to all environmental and safety rules
Completes reports which document plant status, equipment, operating data and operational events
Collect data on unplanned outages and make recommendations to minimize the probability of similar events
Ensures all equipment and processes are well maintained and functioning properly
Oversee/Perform cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds.
Maintain proper operational and maintenance documents and records
Operates equipment and processes manually and through instrument control panels
Work weekends, holidays, and be on-call on a rotating basis/schedule as needed
Respond to emergencies, work additional hours to complete required tasks as/and when needed
Proficient in the operation and use of various hand and power tools
Carries out other duties as assigned