Senior Water/Wastewater Operator (Lead)
HKA Enterprises Property Management•Farmington, NM
•$30
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Operator to oversee daily operations of a water/wastewater treatment plant. This role includes supervising staff, ensuring process control, maintaining compliance, and supporting plant performance and maintenance activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience in water/wastewater operations (multi-level operator experience required)
- Knowledge of plant operations, lab testing, and process control
- Ability to work on-call and travel between sites as needed
Nice To Haves
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise plant operations and operators on assigned shift
- Monitor and adjust treatment processes (chemical dosing, flow rates, etc.)
- Perform and review sampling, lab testing, and process control
- Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions
- Maintain reports, logs, and regulatory documentation
- Inspect equipment and coordinate maintenance needs
- Train and support operators and operators-in-training
- Serve as backup to Operations Manager when needed
- Respond to alarms, on-call situations, and emergencies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
