What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Plant Operator Wastewater Treatment Plant position at Operational Technical Services?
Operational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest-growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country. We provide certified water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, collections, engineering, laboratory, water quality, maintenance, and training professionals to municipalities, special districts, and private utilities throughout the country. OTS offers temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and emergency on-call opportunities including great benefits.
POSITION : Chief Plant Operator Wastewater Treatment Plant
SCHEDULE : 7 AM- 4 PM, Monday - Friday
SALARY : $90,000-$110,000
JOB SUMMARY :
Reporting directly to the Area Operations Manager and / or Regional Director, the Chief Plant Operator has full responsibility for the successful operation and maintenance of the assigned facility(s).
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :
- Operate and maintain a wastewater treatment facility
- Supervise and manage operation & maintenance personnel assigned to the facility
- Manages implementation and ongoing utilization of the company's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking Asset Management
- Interact with regulatory agencies and clients
- Analyze and resolve problems with process and / or equipment
- Review lab tests and interpret data
- Create and distribute client, regulatory, and operating data reports
- Prepare and coordinate regulatory programs as required
- Maintain compliance with regulatory permits
- Oversee and perform process adjustments to maintain treatment process compliance
- Perform other duties and participate in the operation of other facilities on a limited basis as needed
- Know and understand contractual obligations and deliverables for each respective facility
- Manage operations budget for the facility
- Client Interface including attending monthly operations meetings
- Prepare Monthly Operations Reports
- Manage Capital Replacement projects specific to assigned facility
- Facilitate Facility Tours
- Promote and adhere to the corporate Safety program
- Maintain acceptable attendance per standards
- Communicate any problems / issues to management
- All other tasks as assigned by the Regional Director
KNOWLEDGE OF
ABILITY TO
Ability to obtain a Grade IV CA Wastewater Certification within 1 year. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
MUST HAVES FOR ROLE :
Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
