Water/Wastewater Treatment Operations Chief
Water/Wastewater Treatment Operations Chief
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15-06-2025
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Job Description
Woodard & Curran is a national engineering science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water a safe environment healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people offering opportunities for professional growth ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients communities and the planet.
The Operations Chief regularly participates and manages the daily operations and maintenance of five (5) Water and two (2) Wastewater Treatment Facilities in compliance with all Federal State and local regulations. This is accomplished by scheduling staff giving appropriate direction to staff in the operation and maintenance of the plant assigned budgeting purchasing completing and submitting the Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and Monthly Operation Reports (MORs) to the Florida Department of Environmental Projection (FDEP) per regulations ensuring accuracy of all reports utilizing the Hach Wims system to create plant specific DMRs MORs and any other required regulatory reporting for submission as needed maintaining records and utilizing the work management system. Other duties include developing the capital budget and executing capital projects; overseeing payroll; ensuring proper facility coverage; employee evaluations; ensuring the facility is maintained; obtaining samples for analysis; maintaining accurate records and an open relationship with customers and community. Trains and mentor operators to perform at their full potential.
What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran
Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we strive to maintain compliance and produce the highest quality water for the local citizens. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting natures precious resource water then this position is for you. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.
We are seeking a Operations Chief with a minimum Florida class B wastewater and class B water certification. In this role you will be very involved with the day-to-day operations maintenance and management maintaining close client communications and other administrative duties.
What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran
The Operations Chief will play an active role in the coordination and communication with assigned staff client representatives contractors and any assigned engineering firms. He or she will also work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing hands-on work and producing all required reports. He or she will coordinate the on-going daily operation of the utility system.
Schedule:
Monday Friday 6am- 2:30pm. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the water and wastewater system. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Availability for standby dutyand the ability to be on-call working evenings weekends and holidays as needed. Response to emergency events and alarm call-outs required as scheduled and required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Monitor water/wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation adjusting as necessary to control their operation.
- Perform water quality sampling testing and analysis to determine compliance with federal state and EPA standards.
- Operate maintain control and perform routine repair of plant equipment including preventive maintenance duties.
- Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
- Perform general maintenance duties of plant and other assigned duties.
- Monitor and evaluate the operations of a large complex water and wastewater treatment facility and its auxiliary systems; maintains plant log.
- Manage lead and train subordinate operational and maintenance staff assigned; advise and instruct on methods and techniques for improving efficiency of duties and operations.
- Reviews trends records and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collects and tabulates operational log data for regulatory agencies.
- Recognize deviations or irregularities in the plant operation and maintenance; adjust the treatment plant process and equipment in order to maintain the required quality standards of the federal state and county regulatory agencies.
- Sample measure and test plant values such as pH chlorine residuals temperature solids concentration levels and others; make corrections and adjustments; collect required samples for on and offsite analysis.
- Monthly quarterly and annual environmental reporting.
- Develop project wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sampling activities.
- Develop and monitor process control sampling regimens.
- Develop process monitoring tools to drive treatment performance.
- Monitor all permit requirements.
- Train operators on lab practices and process centric operations.
- Keeps up to date on environmental regulatory changes and educates the plant staff on these changes.
- Prepares permit renewals.
- Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas processes or equipment to ensure consistent wastewater treatment plant integrity and safety.
- Test monitor record evaluate troubleshoot and adjust the operation of plant emergency generator and auxiliary equipment.
- Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks.
- Assist in preparing standard operating procedures as directed.
- Oversee Plant operations to remain in compliance with all Federal State County and City regulations and standards.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Work around high voltage rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
- Assist Federal State and local regulators during plant compliance inspections.
- Performs related work as required.
What will you need to succeed
- High School Degree or Equivalent.
- Valid Florida Drivers License required.
- Must possess at least a valid State of Florida Class B Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Class B license.
- Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions as well as following safety procedures.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
- Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Wastewater Plant operations with management experience.
$74880 - $85280 a year
Depending on qualifications and experience.
Annual Project bonuses are awarded each year.
Annual Safety bonuses are awarded each year.
Employee Support & Benefits
Retirement Savings:
401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Time away from work:
Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:
Disability: Paid short and long term disability
Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply please contactBeth Sweitzer.
Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.
At Woodard & Curran we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization our dedication to fostering growth access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential enabling us to deliver the most innovative sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.
Non-Solicitation Disclosure:
Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
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