Wastewater Operations Specialist

We are growing our Operations team and actively looking for a Wastewater Operations Specialist who will operate customer treatment plants in the South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia areas. The role involves ensuring compliance, improving processes, and maintaining plant operations.

• Respond to customers and opportunities with thankfulness.
• Work with the Director of Wastewater Operations and other team members to keep customers compliant.
• Focus on improvements and growth in all aspects of the position and the business.
• Understand SDS and use appropriate PPE and safety equipment as required.
• Understand the pH scale, calibrate pH meters, and adjust pH as needed with limited assistance.
• Maintain proper records, including flow reports, logbooks, rounds sheets, timesheets, and mileage.
• Understand basic p/c and/or biological treatment functions, including pH adjustment, coagulation, flocculation, and clarification.
• Operate various treatment processes (DAF, hydroxide precipitation, extended air, etc.) with assistance.
• Have a basic understanding of discharge permits.
• Operate or understand chemical feed systems and troubleshoot with assistance.
• Use Service Fusion, Acumatica, and other systems as required with limited errors.
• Act with agility in responding to customer needs, including off‑shift and weekend hours as required.

• Take pride in doing things the right way.
• Leave things better than when you found them.
• Be a change maker who thrives in a culture rooted in trust, constructive communication, and teamwork.
• Constantly seek ways to improve the environment, processes, and the experiences of others; have a growth mindset.

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with applicable federal, state, and local wastewater policies and procedures.

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and kneel to analyze and review equipment.
• Must be able to occasionally ascend/descend ladders and steps to service a plant.
• Must be able to walk through large facilities.
• Must be able to work in environmental settings.

• Run wastewater treatment plants within permit limits.
• Communicate with the Director of Wastewater to ensure compliance and improvements.
• Work with the team to help grow the company.
• Be action oriented, customer focused, and process oriented.
• Be a problem solver who uses rigorous logic.
• Maintain composure and calm under pressure.
• Pay close attention to detail and verify correctness of procedures.
• Living out core values, high level of organization, and communication skills.
• Effectively manage time and schedule with efficiency.
• Pass inspections and avoid permit violations.
• Achieve quarterly goals and weekly commitments.