Senior Wastewater Operator

Post Date

Mar 05, 2025

Location

Lake Mary,
Florida

ZIP/Postal Code

32746
US
May 08, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Managerial / Professional

Req #

ATL-767019

Pay Rate

$85k - $90k (estimate)

Job Description

Supervise and Coordinate Team Activities: Directly oversee junior operators, delegating tasks and ensuring effective collaboration to achieve daily operational goals. Provide guidance, support, and training to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and safety-focused work environment.
Daily Operations Management: Lead the daily operations of wastewater treatment systems, maintaining alignment with regulatory standards and company protocols. Collaborate closely with operator to ensure smooth operations across all units, addressing any overlapping areas efficiently.
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting: Ensure accurate, timely submission of Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FLDEP). Verify the regulatory compliance of all documentation and operational activities.
Routine Testing and System Monitoring: Oversee routine sample collection, process control, permit-required tests, inspections, monitoring, and maintenance of wastewater treatment units to ensure efficient operation.
Process Optimization: Conduct and supervise process control adjustments to optimize nitrification and denitrification, consulting with Operator as needed for high-impact adjustments.
Data Analysis and Improvement Initiatives: Analyze wastewater sample data, identifying trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement. Guide junior operators in recording, interpreting, and addressing any performance issues.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Lead troubleshooting and resolution efforts for operational issues related to pumps, blowers, controls, and other components of wastewater treatment systems, ensuring quick response and minimal downtime.
Implementation of New Technologies: Support the integration of new technologies and processes, involving junior operators in implementation phases to build team capability and enhance treatment efficiency.
Record Keeping and Compliance Documentation: Maintain comprehensive, accurate records of system performance, maintenance activities, and regulatory compliance. Ensure junior operators are trained and consistent in record-keeping practices.
Collaboration and Procedure Development: Work with engineering and compliance teams to develop and refine operational procedures, involving junior operators to build team cohesion and best practices.
Ongoing Professional Development: Encourage junior operators' participation in training activities and maintain personal certification, staying current with industry standards, trends, and regulatory updates.

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience as a wastewater operator biological wastewater treatment, NOT chemical wastewater treatment
Florida Wastewater Operator License Class C or higher
Understanding of FLDEP regulations, including DMR submission requirements
Familiarity with SCADA systems and PLC controls
Must sit in or very close to one of the following Florida counties - Lake County, Gilchrist County, Nassau County, Polk County, or Apopka County

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Class B or Class A Florida Wastewater Operator License
Experience with HachWims/RIO

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.