Water Reclamation Facility Lead Operator

Water Reclamation Facility Lead Operator

JOB TITLE
: WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY LEAD OPERATOR

SUMMARY: The Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Lead Operator is an advanced, senior level operator who serves as a technical lead and second in command under the Superintendent. The lead operator works with the Superintendent to coordinate daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, support maintenance programs, lead trainings and safety efforts, and serves as acting supervisor in the Superintendent’s absence. This position serves as backup Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC).

ESSENTIAL

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all- encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Work with plant superintendent to plan, direct, and lead staff in daily operations and treatment process optimization
• Utilize SCADA/HMI systems to monitor and adjust operations
• Perform sampling and laboratory analysis
• Maintain logs, reports, and compliance documentation
• Ensure compliance with NPDES permit requirements
• Support preparation of regulatory reporting including DMRs
• Serve as backup ORC when designated
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance
• Utilize Fiix CMMS for work orders and asset tracking
• Train and mentor staff
• Enforce safety programs
• Participate in on‑call rotation
• Evaluate operations and maintenance; recommend and implement improvements with the Superintendent
• Work with the Superintendent on personnel decisions and performance evaluations
• Work with Superintendent to develop and implement training programs, including but not limited to safety programs and emergency operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and/or skills required.

• Operations, practices, equipment, chemicals, and activities related to the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant.
• Operation, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair of plant equipment including valves, pumps, and motors.
• NPDES permits and regulatory compliance requirements
• Methods and techniques of laboratory tests and procedures related to wastewater treatment
• Basic principles of chemistry, microbiology, mathematical calculations, hydraulics and other principles of wastewater treatment.
• Principles and procedures used in the proper handling of chemicals.
• General office machinery, computer hardware/software, SCADA and control equipment.

ABILITY TO:

• Analyze and troubleshoot treatment processes
• Lead and support team members.
• Operate office equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Work independently and make sound decisions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Promote a positive environment for self and team.
• Maintain accurate records and reports

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years wastewater treatment operation and maintenance experience, or acceptable combination of education, certification, and experience.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• State of Colorado Industrial Wastewater Operators License
• State of Colorado Wastewater Collection License
• Supervisory or lead experience
• Experience with Fiix CMMS system

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, and manual dexterity.
• Frequent work in outside setting with exposure to weather and other environmental factors.
• Frequent need to climb stairs and ladders.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds.
• Occasional work in a standard office environment.
• May be subject to noise and…