Senior Water/Wastewater Operator (Lead)
HKAA, Farmington, NM, United States
Senior Operator
We are seeking a Senior Operator to oversee daily operations of a water/wastewater treatment plant. This role includes supervising staff, ensuring process control, maintaining compliance, and supporting plant performance and maintenance activities.
Pay: $30.33 per hour
Key Responsibilities
Supervise plant operations and operators on assigned shift
Monitor and adjust treatment processes (chemical dosing, flow rates, etc.)
Perform and review sampling, lab testing, and process control
Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions
Maintain reports, logs, and regulatory documentation
Inspect equipment and coordinate maintenance needs
Train and support operators and operators-in-training
Serve as backup to Operations Manager when needed
Respond to alarms, on-call situations, and emergencies
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Experience in water/wastewater operations (multi-level operator experience required)
Knowledge of plant operations, lab testing, and process control
Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Ability to work on-call and travel between sites as needed
We are seeking a Senior Operator to oversee daily operations of a water/wastewater treatment plant. This role includes supervising staff, ensuring process control, maintaining compliance, and supporting plant performance and maintenance activities.
Pay: $30.33 per hour
Key Responsibilities
Supervise plant operations and operators on assigned shift
Monitor and adjust treatment processes (chemical dosing, flow rates, etc.)
Perform and review sampling, lab testing, and process control
Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions
Maintain reports, logs, and regulatory documentation
Inspect equipment and coordinate maintenance needs
Train and support operators and operators-in-training
Serve as backup to Operations Manager when needed
Respond to alarms, on-call situations, and emergencies
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
Experience in water/wastewater operations (multi-level operator experience required)
Knowledge of plant operations, lab testing, and process control
Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Ability to work on-call and travel between sites as needed