Plant Operator Supervisor

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is currently hiring a Plant Operator Supervisor in support of our government customer in Washington, DC.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid vacation, and sick leave.

The Plant Operator Supervisor will be responsible for the daily operations of a sophisticated automated wastewater pretreatment plant. The Operator Supervisor is required to ensure that all equipment operates properly and that all liquid chemical levels remain within tolerance. The Operator Supervisor should have experience working with wastewater treatment equipment, pumps, motors, mixers, tanks, filter presses, and PLC/SCADA control equipment. The Operator Supervisor will always work under the direct supervision of the Plant Manager.

• Wear various PPE when necessary, including Tyvek suits, acid‑rated suits, full‑face respirators, dust masks, safety shoes, safety glasses, and gloves.
• Perform confined space entry on tanks and floor pits as needed.
• Shovel out sludge boxes and other tanks as needed.
• Calibrate pH and ORP meters.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment when needed.
• Clean plate and frame filter presses as needed.
• Complete all annual trainings required by the contract.

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Four (4) years of experience supervising operators in an industrial wastewater pretreatment or chemical process plant.
• Lift and carry 50 lb bags of chemicals up ladders and stairs to mixing tanks.
• Climb ladders and stairs to perform plant checks every 2 hours.
• Pass respiratory fit testing as outlined in 29 CFR  (fit testing is performed annually).
• Knowledgeable in using Human‑Machine Interface (HMI)/SCADA software that operates the applicable portions of the plant.
• Hold a current Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) Class III or higher Wastewater Treatment or equivalent certification.
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing; able to read and understand English.
• U.S. citizen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

To request accommodations, please contact  or call 703‑488‑9377.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

IT Services and IT Consulting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Koniag Government Services by 2x.