Lead Water-Wastewater Operator

This role isunder limited supervision, performs routine tasks related to the operation of a wastewater treatment facility.

Responsible for maintaining plant compliance with EPA standards and state water Commission.

Assists with training of other personnel and leading work crews.

Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and works cooperatively to provide quality seamless utility service.

Works with Area Manager and/or State Director to ensure continuity of processes, goals and vision of the company.Department

Operations

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Supervisor's Title

State Director

Who we are

Water is the common thread that connects us all.

We deliver vital, safe and reliable services which enable our communities to thrive.

Through infrastructure investment and Operational Excellence, we safeguard our natural resources for today and future generations.

We've got this!

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Lead Wastewater Treatment Operator based in Columbia, SC.

This role is under limited supervision, performs routine tasks related to the operation of a wastewater treatment facility.

Responsible for maintaining plant compliance with EPA standards and state water Commission.

Assists with training of other personnel and leading work crews.

Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and works cooperatively to provide quality seamless utility service.

Works with Area Manager and/or State Director to ensure continuity of processes, goals and vision of the company.

What you'll do


* Oversee the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment, ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental protection limits.


* Oversee the organization and delegation of team tasks.


* Develop and maintains operational records and prepares reports in compliance with regulatory standards.


* Oversee sampling and testing systems, and the functionality of pumps, conveyors, blowers and other equipment.


* Installs and repairs pumps, motors, valves and piping; diagnoses, repairs and clarifies aeration equipment, ion exchange bins, filtration equipment and other major apparatuses.


* Monitor and samples well and groundwater upon entry to the system.

Adjusts treatment levels when non-standard variances are detected.

Samples water prior to exiting system.


* Detect and reports atypical conditions, such as: identifying damaged, malfunctioning and tampered meters, detecting and reporting leaks, high/low consumption, exposed wiring and other safety hazards.


* Clean and maintains treatment plant, pumping stations and wells.

Conducts ongoing repairs to equipment, or shuts down equipment for more extensive maintenance and repair, activating alternate equipment as needed.

Requests services of outside maintenance vendor for major repairs and overhauls.


* Activates pumps, valves an...