Process Control Lead Operator

LOTT Clean Water Alliance•Olympia, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

LOTT Clean Water Alliance is a regional wastewater treatment utility serving Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County. We are proud to be a leader in protecting public health and the environment, and we are looking for a Process Control Lead Operator to join our team. In this lead position, you will leverage your expertise in wastewater treatment, biological nutrient removal, and process control to optimize plant performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational excellence across LOTT's treatment and reclaimed water facilities. As a technical leader, you will guide and lead operators, contribute to operational planning and process improvements, and help maintain safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment in high-pressure situations and is a collaborative wastewater professional with strong process control expertise. They have the ability to analyze data, solve operational challenges, and communicate effectively across teams. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and are passionate about advancing high-quality treatment operations, we encourage you to apply. Learn more at www.lottcleanwater.org .

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with Biological Nutrient Removal systems and practices and control systems required.
Possession of a valid Group III Washington State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License is required.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must participate in LOTT’s Health & Safety Program.

Nice To Haves

Two years of progressively increasing leadership experience preferred.
Five years’ LOTT-specific Operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the LOTT treatment facilities in accordance with supervisor’s instructions, established procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Examine, evaluate and interpret daily test results and consult with the Operations & Process Control Supervisors to recommend process control options
Facilitate weekly Process Control Team meetings
Provide program support and serve as back up on process-related duties to Operations & Process Control Supervisor
Monitor and control treatment processes and work with Operations and Environmental Compliance staff to make scientifically supported process adjustments and ensure continued high quality effluent and permit compliance
Regularly monitor all available data for the purpose of making process adjustments to various systems within LOTT’s facilities in accordance with Process Control Team agreements and through the authority of the Operations & Process Control Supervisor
Communicate daily recommendations and instruction with regard to running the process
Responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of LOTT facilities and processes in accordance with supervisor’s instructions, established procedures and regulatory requirements
Utilize various computer programs including LOTT control systems, spreadsheets and computerized maintenance and Laboratory Information management systems to document, interpret and communicate process issues including operational parameters, performance and equipment function and repair
Ensure that all process analyzing instrumentation used for managing process control is well maintained
Plan, organize, direct, and/or participate in shift operation activities
Immediately intervene and report violations of LOTT Administrative Guidelines to a supervisor with special emphasis on Administrative Guideline #24, Standards of Conduct
Monitor and operate a computer system to control plant processes
Assign operations staff to various operational areas
Monitor plant processes and direct the operations staff in controlling plant processes to ensure final effluent meets established federal, state, and local standards
Ensure operations staff has proper training and materials required to effectively perform assigned tasks
Responsible for assisting the Operations Supervisors in the hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of the operations staff
Responsible for instructing operators in operational procedures, and ensuring established policies are followed
Responsible for maintaining safe operational practices and environmental conditions in LOTT treatment facilities
Coordinate LOTT operations across all shifts, with maintenance crews, engineering staff, contractors, and manufacturer’s representatives involved in the installation, testing, debugging, and repair of plant equipment
Review, write, edit, and organize operational SOPs
Monitor, operate, troubleshoot, adjust, and document operation of a wide variety of systems and processes, throughout LOTT Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Treatment Facilities, Lift Stations, and Distribution system
Collect, document, and analyze samples from LOTT Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Treatment Facilities, Lift Stations, Distribution and Collection systems
Perform testing such as chlorine residual, pH, ORP, suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, temperature, nutrients, and settleability analyses in laboratory and/or field environment to be used for process adjustments and support of the LOTT Water Quality Laboratory
Take an active role in construction projects from planning through construction and commissioning, and serve on Project Teams as requested
Safely operate a vehicle to and from offsite facilities, inspection locations, or other locations necessary to perform assigned work
Adhere to LOTT’s Safety Program including updates and modifications to comply with federal and state regulations including, but not limited to, respiratory medical clearance
Work weekends and holidays as necessary in response to emergencies, unanticipated equipment failures, or staffing shortages that may occur at any time
May be assigned on-call duty
May issue purchase requests for supplies and/or materials needed to operate LOTT facilities
Perform other duties as assigned