Lead Water Treatment Operator

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

• Paid Time Off:
  Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company‑paid holidays
• Health and Wellness Benefits:
  The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution:
  We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us:
  Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits:
  Other great benefits include company‑provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Lead Water Treatment Operator
. This role is under limited supervision, performs routine tasks related to the operation of a water treatment facility. It includes maintaining plant compliance with EPA standards and state water commission requirements, assisting with training of other personnel, leading work crews, and continuously improving operations to reduce turnaround times while ensuring quality service.

This position travels between service areas near Bel Air, MD
. The schedule is Monday through Friday. After‑hour and weekend on‑call support may be required. The operator must be available to work shift work; weekend scheduling may be required.

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of water treatment equipment, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental protection limits.
• Oversee the organization and delegation of team tasks.
• Develop and maintain operational records and prepare reports in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee sampling and testing systems, and the functionality of pumps, conveyors, blowers and other equipment.
• Install and repair pumps, motors, valves and piping; diagnose, repair and clarify aeration equipment, ion exchange bins, filtration equipment and other major apparatuses.
• Monitor and sample well and groundwater upon entry to the system, adjust treatment levels when non‑standard variances are detected, and sample water prior to exiting the system.
• Detect and report atypical conditions such as damaged, malfunctioning and tampered meters, leaks, high/low consumption, exposed wiring and other safety hazards.
• Clean and maintain treatment plant, pumping stations and wells; conduct ongoing equipment repairs or shut down equipment for extensive maintenance, activate alternate equipment as needed, and request outside maintenance vendors for major repairs and overhauls.
• Activate pumps, valves, and other processing equipment to move water through various treatment processes and dispose of waste materials in line with company procedures and government controls.
• Implement emergency procedures in the event of overflow or spill of chemicals or unpurified water, follow safety protocols and notify local emergency responders.
• Add chemicals to water by predetermined formula and maintain minimum inventory levels.
• Read and interpret meters and gauges on the central control panel or at individual machines, adjust controls as needed, and retrieve computer reports on treatment processes.
• Prepare reports and maintain logs of meter readings, tests, chemical usage, equipment usage, and other record‑keeping requirements as mandated by the state.
• Back‑wash filters and basins; handle chlorine safely and ensure proper working order of chlorine‑related equipment.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to company policies and standards.
• Coordinate construction and excavation for system repairs, estimate required labor and materials, identify equipment needed for all projects, and order necessary parts.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report safety concerns to the manager.
• Train personnel in laboratory…