Water Lead Operator

Inframark•North Lauderdale, FL

13h

About The Position

Inframark is seeking an experienced Water Lead Operator to lead daily water treatment plant operations, oversee shift activities, and support a team delivering high-quality drinking water. The role combines hands-on operation and maintenance of treatment systems with shift leadership, laboratory analysis, regulatory compliance, and safe, efficient facility performance. The operator directs plant operators during assigned shifts, supports supervisory staff in reviewing operational data and plant performance, and responds to operational issues with process adjustments as needed. The position includes operating and monitoring treatment equipment; adding and monitoring treatment chemicals; collecting and analyzing raw and treated water samples; maintaining equipment, facilities, and grounds; and documenting operational and laboratory results. Work takes place in an active treatment plant and may involve environmental hazards and physically demanding tasks. Employees must follow safety requirements and be willing to work overtime, emergency call-ins, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard schedules when operational needs require. Relocation assistance may be available. Employment 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 receive the license through reciprocity.
Knowledge of water treatment plant and well site operations, treatment flow schemes and processes, laboratory testing and analysis, disinfection and sedimentation, QA/QC procedures and documentation, and 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; collect, interpret, and analyze operational data; prepare accurate reports, records, and logs; and perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to distinguish between different shades of color for testing and operational purposes.
Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding work, including frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and climbing; regular lifting of 50+ pounds; and exerting up to 100 pounds of force.
Normal visual acuity, depth perception, and hearing.
Ability to work overtime, emergency call-ins, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard schedules as operational needs require.

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 water 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 throughout 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.
Perform housekeeping, including cleaning tanks, equipment, floors, and facility areas, and maintaining grounds.
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.
Work overtime, emergency call-ins, weekends, holidays, and other non-standard schedules as operational needs require.