Water Lead Operator

Inframark•North Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Inframark is seeking an experienced Water Lead Operator to lead daily water treatment plant operations, oversee activities during assigned shifts, and support a team that delivers high-quality drinking water. This hands-on leadership role involves operating and maintaining water treatment systems, directing plant operators, responding to operational issues, and ensuring safe, efficient facility performance and regulatory compliance. The role combines plant operations, laboratory analysis, equipment and facility maintenance, documentation, and team leadership. Relocation assistance may be available. The position is performed in an active treatment plant environment. Work may involve extreme temperatures; wet or humid conditions; dust, pollen, fumes, and odors; loud noise and vibration; moving mechanical equipment; chemicals and treatment agents; electrical systems; heights; traffic; and environmental hazards. Employees must follow safety standards, procedures, and protective equipment requirements. The work is physically demanding and includes frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and climbing; operating tools and testing equipment; regularly lifting more than 50 pounds; and exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Normal visual acuity, depth perception, and hearing are required. Candidates must be willing and able to work overtime, emergency call-ins, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard schedules as operational needs require. Offers are contingent upon successful background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Supervisory experience.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet driving requirements.
Florida Class A Water Treatment Plant Operator License, or ability to obtain one through reciprocity.
Knowledge of water treatment plant operations and well site operations.
Knowledge of water treatment flow schemes and treatment processes.
Knowledge of laboratory testing and analysis techniques.
Knowledge of disinfection and sedimentation processes.
Knowledge of QA/QC procedures and documentation.
Knowledge of safety procedures, practices, and equipment.
Knowledge of vertical turbine pumps, chemical metering pumps, centrifugal pumps, and related equipment.
Ability to lead and direct work activities during assigned shifts.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze operational data.
Ability to prepare reports, records, and logs accurately.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to work emergency call-outs and non-scheduled hours when needed.
Ability to distinguish between different shades of color for testing and operational purposes.
Willingness and ability to work overtime, emergency call-ins, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard schedules as operational needs require.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and climbing; regular lifting of more than 50 pounds; and exerting up to 100 pounds of force.
Normal visual acuity, depth perception, and hearing.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree study in a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

Direct and support plant operators during assigned shifts.
Assist supervisory staff with reviewing operational data and plant performance.
Ensure treatment processes operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established standards.
Respond to operational issues and make process adjustments as needed.
Operate pumps, valves, turbines, electric motors, and related equipment.
Regulate water flow, pressure, and distribution through the treatment process.
Monitor control panels, gauges, meters, and operating conditions.
Perform backwashing and other scheduled system-cleaning activities.
Record reservoir levels, power consumption, equipment utilization, and operational data.
Add and monitor treatment chemicals to disinfect, deodorize, clarify, and condition water.
Regulate flow through sedimentation and filtration processes.
Collect raw and treated water samples and conduct laboratory analyses, including pH, chlorine residual, fluoride residual, turbidity, total coliform, hardness, and alkalinity.
Analyze test results and adjust processes to maintain water quality standards.
Prepare and maintain laboratory and operational reports.
Calibrate meters and testing equipment.
Inspect equipment and identify operational concerns.
Safely transfer, handle, and mix chemicals and adjust chemical feed systems.
Maintain treatment facilities, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.
Clean tanks, equipment, floors, and facility areas, and perform grounds maintenance.
Document readings, laboratory results, equipment adjustments, and process changes accurately.
Enter data into computerized systems and maintain required records.
Support QA/QC procedures and regulatory compliance efforts.
Attend safety training and follow safety policies and procedures.