Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator (Licensed)

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator (Licensed)

Location: Silverdale Washington (Bangor)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time

Compensation: $47.39-$47.39hr benefits

HMG is seeking a skilled and dependable Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Lead.The Operator Lead is responsible for the efficient operation maintenance and oversight of the wastewater treatment plant to ensure compliance with environmental safety and operational

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead daily wastewater treatment operations and ensure efficient system performance.

• Distribute and review work assignments; establish schedules to ensure adequate coverage.

• Oversee and train staff; support new employee onboarding and ongoing development.

• Monitor and operate treatment plant systems pumps valves and equipment for proper flow and treatment.

• Perform ORC (Operator in Responsible Charge) duties and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Conduct routine inspections testing and maintenance to ensure plant reliability.

• Monitor control panels meters gauges and SCADA systems to identify and correct variations in operation.

• Collect and analyze water and sludge samples; record and report findings accurately.

• Manage and maintain operational logs reports and electronic documentation.

• Perform preventive corrective and operational maintenance using hand and power tools.

• Ensure proper chemical dosing and adjustments for disinfection clarification and water quality control.

• Maintain accountabilities for all assigned tools and equipment.

• Support safety compliance and environmental standards in daily operations.

• Respond to call-back availability as to support continuous operations.

Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma/GED ; Associate degree preferred.

• Minimum 5 years experience in Wastewater treatment.

• OIT & full operator certification

• Knowledge of the methods procedures and equipment used in wastewater testing

• Ability to operate and repair wastewater treatment plant equipment.

• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

• May be to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.

• Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be .

• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state drivers license is with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.

• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.