Water Operator IV

Highlights of the Role

As a Lead Water Operator, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable water and wastewater treatment for the community. You’ll oversee advanced treatment systems, troubleshoot complex challenges, and lead a team of Operators I, II, and III. This position combines technical expertise with leadership, making you a key contributor to operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

• Operate, monitor, and maintain plant process equipment, including pumps, blowers, scrubbers, motors, chemical feeds, sludge equipment, and basic lab instruments to meet County, State, and EPA standards
• Collect samples and perform tests such as pH, CL₂, conductivity, alkalinity, hardness, BOD, COD, DO, and TSS
• Analyze water quality and lab results, adjusting processes as needed to maintain compliance
• Calculate and adjust chemical feed rates; monitor and operate telemetry and SCADA systems
• Maintain chemical inventory and request new or replacement orders
• Coordinate with maintenance staff for equipment adjustments and safe chemical handling
• Perform minor equipment repairs, lubrication, and report issues promptly
• Prepare daily reports and documentation using spreadsheets and word processing software
• Respond to emergency call-outs, including weekends and holidays, and participate in on-call rotations
• Support other projects and responsibilities as requested
• Operates high level water treatment equipment including Reverse Osmosis, Ultrafiltration, Cold Lime Softening systems, groundwater wells, remote stations, and centrifuges.
• Perform extensive laboratory analysis with high-level knowledge of data interpretation and corrective actions associated with laboratory test results. Complete laboratory instrument calibrations and verifications to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain, calibrate, verify, and troubleshoot continuous on-line water quality analyzers.
• Under limited supervision, perform operation, maintenance and control work at the water treatment plant including chemical feed equipment, pump control valves, pressure control valves; adjusts system to meet specific demand s.
• Act as a shift lead, providing guidance and mentoring operators I, II, III.
• Install and make repairs on piping, valves, and other components of the water treatment plant
• Perform facility, well, and remote site rounds. Analyze data and communicate results effectively.
• Be able to perform as an integral team member participating in process control strategies and implementation. Show competency in the process changes with the ability to garner “buy-in” from all team members. Lead and promote an EPCOR One Team environment
• Will occasionally operate equipment such as forklifts and backhoes, after successfully completing competency and safety training.
• Assist Foreman with daily tasks. Fill in as Foreman is absent.
• Ensure all monitoring data collection is being completed as required. This includes process control lab data points, RO profiling, clarifier pH reads, centrifuge operational data and others

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a clean driving record
• Minimum five years of relevant experience with water treatment operations, field maintenance, water and/or wastewater plant maintenance, or other mechanical maintenance experience.
• TCEQ Water or Wastewater A or B License
• Knowledge of laboratory practices and advanced water treatment processes, including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, ion exchange, membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, and activated sludge
• Ability to troubleshoot complex plant performance issues and perform mechanical/electrical troubleshooting
• Experience operating sludge presses and centrifuges
• Strong computer skills for reporting and documentation
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills for process adjustments and problem-solving
• Commitment to safety and adherence to emergency procedures
• Experience and ability to demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft…