Water Lead Operator

Inframark•North Lauderdale, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Water Lead Operator Are you an experienced water treatment professional who takes pride in protecting public health and ensuring reliable water service? We're seeking a Water Lead Operator to lead daily treatment plant operations, oversee shift activities, and support a team dedicated to delivering high-quality drinking water. Class A Water Operator or equivalent is required. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll operate and maintain critical water treatment systems, direct plant operators during assigned shifts, and use your technical expertise to ensure regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and safe, efficient facility performance. If you're a problem solver who enjoys a combination of operations, laboratory analysis, equipment maintenance, and team leadership, we encourage you to apply. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Supervisory experience required.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet driving requirements.
Florida Class A Water Treatment Plant Operator License or ability to receive through receprocity.
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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree study in relevant subject preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Water Treatment Operations: Direct and support plant operators during assigned shifts. Assist supervisory staff with reviewing operational data and plant performance. Ensure water treatment processes are operating safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established standards. Respond to operational issues and make process adjustments as needed.
Operate and Monitor Treatment Systems: 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 system cleaning activities on scheduled intervals. Record reservoir levels, power consumption, equipment utilization, and operational data.
Perform Water Treatment & Laboratory Testing: 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 for testing. Conduct laboratory analyses including: pH, Chlorine residual, Fluoride residual, Turbidity, Total coliform, Hardness, Alkalinity. Analyze test results and make process control adjustments to maintain water quality standards. Prepare and maintain laboratory and operational reports.
Maintain Equipment & Facilities: Calibrate meters and testing equipment. Inspect equipment and identify operational concerns before they become major issues. Transfer, handle, mix, and adjust chemical feed systems safely. Maintain treatment facilities, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. Perform housekeeping tasks including cleaning tanks, equipment, floors, and facility areas, as well as grounds maintenance.
Documentation & Compliance: Accurately document readings, laboratory results, equipment adjustments, and process changes. Enter data into computerized systems and maintain required records. Support QA/QC procedures and regulatory compliance efforts. Attend safety training and consistently follow all safety policies and procedures.