Wastewater Operations Specialist
Operators Unlimited, Inc., Rutherfordton, NC, United States
Job Overview
We are looking for a Wastewater Operations Specialist to operate customer treatment plants in Greenwood, SC and across the South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia areas. You will support our mission of transformation by ensuring plant compliance, improving processes, and delivering excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to customers and opportunities with thankfulness
Work with the Director of Wastewater Operations and other team members to ensure customer compliance
Focus on improvements and growth in all aspects of the position and the business
Understand SDS and use appropriate PPE and safety equipment as required
Understand the pH scale, calibrate pH meters, and adjust pH as needed with limited assistance
Maintain proper records documentation, including flow reports, logbooks, round sheets, timesheets, and mileage
Apply basic p/c and biological treatment principles (pH adjustment, coagulation, flocculation, and clarification)
Operate various treatment processes (DAF, Hydroxide Precipitation, Extended Air, etc.) with assistance
Understand basic discharge permits
Operate and troubleshoot chemical feed systems with assistance
Use Service Fusion, Acumatica and other systems with limited errors
Act with agility in responding to customer needs, including off‑shift and weekend hours as required
Candidate Qualities
Take pride in doing things the right way
Leave tasks better than when you found them
Be a change‑maker who thrives in a culture rooted in trust, constructive communication, and teamwork
Constantly seek ways to improve your environment, processes, and the experiences of others; maintain a growth mindset
What You OWN
Run wastewater treatment plants within permit limits
Communicate with the Director of Wastewater to ensure compliance and improvements
Work with the OU team to help grow the company
What You Need to SUCCEED
Be action‑oriented: enjoy hard work, act with minimal planning, seize opportunities
Be customer‑focused: meet expectations, listen intently, use customer feedback for improvements, and build trust
Be a process manager: organize tasks, simplify workflows, measure outcomes, identify synergies
Be a problem solver: use rigorous logic, probe thoroughly, and find effective solutions
Maintain composure: remain calm under pressure, handle stress, stay focused during crises
Have functional/technical skills and attention to detail; verify correctness and recognize components of a procedure
What Winning Looks Like
Live out our core values and core competencies
Demonstrate high organizational and planning skills
Communicate and interact effectively with people
Manage time and schedule efficiently
Display consciousness personality and attitude
Pass all inspections
Avoid permit violations
Achieve quarterly goals and weekly commitments
Education & Experience
A high school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
Basic experience in Microsoft Office
Experience with applicable federal, state, and local wastewater policies and procedures
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
Must be able to stoop, bend, and kneel to analyze and review equipment
Must be able to occasionally ascend/descend ladders and steps to service a plant
Must be able to walk through large facilities
Must be able to work in environmental settings
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We are looking for a Wastewater Operations Specialist to operate customer treatment plants in Greenwood, SC and across the South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia areas. You will support our mission of transformation by ensuring plant compliance, improving processes, and delivering excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to customers and opportunities with thankfulness
Work with the Director of Wastewater Operations and other team members to ensure customer compliance
Focus on improvements and growth in all aspects of the position and the business
Understand SDS and use appropriate PPE and safety equipment as required
Understand the pH scale, calibrate pH meters, and adjust pH as needed with limited assistance
Maintain proper records documentation, including flow reports, logbooks, round sheets, timesheets, and mileage
Apply basic p/c and biological treatment principles (pH adjustment, coagulation, flocculation, and clarification)
Operate various treatment processes (DAF, Hydroxide Precipitation, Extended Air, etc.) with assistance
Understand basic discharge permits
Operate and troubleshoot chemical feed systems with assistance
Use Service Fusion, Acumatica and other systems with limited errors
Act with agility in responding to customer needs, including off‑shift and weekend hours as required
Candidate Qualities
Take pride in doing things the right way
Leave tasks better than when you found them
Be a change‑maker who thrives in a culture rooted in trust, constructive communication, and teamwork
Constantly seek ways to improve your environment, processes, and the experiences of others; maintain a growth mindset
What You OWN
Run wastewater treatment plants within permit limits
Communicate with the Director of Wastewater to ensure compliance and improvements
Work with the OU team to help grow the company
What You Need to SUCCEED
Be action‑oriented: enjoy hard work, act with minimal planning, seize opportunities
Be customer‑focused: meet expectations, listen intently, use customer feedback for improvements, and build trust
Be a process manager: organize tasks, simplify workflows, measure outcomes, identify synergies
Be a problem solver: use rigorous logic, probe thoroughly, and find effective solutions
Maintain composure: remain calm under pressure, handle stress, stay focused during crises
Have functional/technical skills and attention to detail; verify correctness and recognize components of a procedure
What Winning Looks Like
Live out our core values and core competencies
Demonstrate high organizational and planning skills
Communicate and interact effectively with people
Manage time and schedule efficiently
Display consciousness personality and attitude
Pass all inspections
Avoid permit violations
Achieve quarterly goals and weekly commitments
Education & Experience
A high school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
Basic experience in Microsoft Office
Experience with applicable federal, state, and local wastewater policies and procedures
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
Must be able to stoop, bend, and kneel to analyze and review equipment
Must be able to occasionally ascend/descend ladders and steps to service a plant
Must be able to walk through large facilities
Must be able to work in environmental settings
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