Process Control Lead Operator

Position Details

• Apply by:
  August 31, 2026
• Resume and a letter of interest are preferred

• Application screening:
  By 1st week of September
• If selected, preliminary interview: 2nd or 3rd week of September
• If selected, Interview: 3rd or 4th week of September

LOTT Clean Water Alliance is a regional wastewater treatment utility serving Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County. We are proud to be a leader in protecting public health and the environment, and we are looking for a Process Control Lead Operator to join our team.

In this lead position, you will leverage your expertise in wastewater treatment, biological nutrient removal, and process control to optimize plant performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational excellence across LOTT's treatment and reclaimed water facilities. As a technical leader, you will guide and lead operators, contribute to operational planning and process improvements, and help maintain safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations.

The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment in high-pressure situations and is a collaborative wastewater professional with strong process control expertise. They have the ability to analyze data, solve operational challenges, and communicate effectively across teams. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and are passionate about advancing high-quality treatment operations, we encourage you to apply.

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Under the general supervision of the Operations & Process Control Supervisor, performs and oversees the completion of skilled work in monitoring, documenting and controlling operations of the LOTT Clean Water Alliance (LOTT) Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Treatment Facilities with specific responsibility for Process Control.

The Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Process Control Lead Operator is the most skilled level in the WWTF Operator series which includes:
Operator Apprentice, Operator II, Operator III, Operator IV and Lead Operator. Process Control Lead Operators are fully skilled in treatment plant operations but also possess specialized knowledge and responsibility for process control analysis and process/ quality control implementation. Process Control Lead Operators also participate in the overall operational planning, communication, and training as part of the operations and process control teams.

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the LOTT treatment facilities in accordance with supervisor's instructions, established procedures, and regulatory requirements. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Examine, evaluate and interpret daily test results and consult with the Operations & Process Control Supervisors to recommend process control options
• Facilitate weekly Process Control Team meetings
• Provide program support and serve as back up on process-related duties to Operations & Process Control Supervisor
• Monitor and control treatment processes and work with Operations and Environmental Compliance staff to make scientifically supported process adjustments and ensure continued high quality effluent and permit compliance
• Regularly monitor all available data for the purpose of making process adjustments to various systems within LOTT’s facilities in accordance with Process Control Team agreements and through the authority of the Operations & Process Control Supervisor
• Communicate daily recommendations and instruction with regard to running the process
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of LOTT facilities and processes in accordance with supervisor's instructions, established procedures and regulatory requirements
• Utilize various computer programs including LOTT control systems, spreadsheets and computerized maintenance and Laboratory Information management systems to document, interpret and communicate process issues including operational parameters, performance and equipment function and repair
• Ensure that all process analyzing instrumentation used for managing process control is well maintained
• Plan, organize, direct, and/or…