Industrial Wastewater Lead Operator

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 25 - 30

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers scientists and regulatory experts to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning upgrading and keeping their certifications within the industry.

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran:

Woodard & Curran is looking for a Lead Industrial Wastewater Operator to join our team in Northwest Houston Texas. You will regularly participate in the daily operations and maintenance of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment System as well as oversee a team of two Operators as directed by the Project Manager. You will ensure safety standards are met in all operations as well as monitor wastewater treatment plant processes and equipment both manually and via SCADA automation making adjustments as necessary to control their addition you will routinely interact with the client and attend scheduled meetings to provide updates discuss operational needs and support strong working relationships.

Additional responsibilities may include:

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.
Reviews trends records and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collect and tabulate 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.
Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.
Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks as necessary.
Coordinate with the Project manager to maintain an inventory of all chemicals supplies repair parts and other necessary items for the proper operation of the wastewater treatment plant.

Schedule:

Monday Friday eight hour shifts with weekends as needed. Our staff participate in an on-call rotation on weekends holidays and outside normal workday hours and will be required to respond to emergency or unpredictable situations.

What will you need to succeed

Texas Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License or the ability to obtain through the operators exam or reciprocity preferred.
5 - 7 years experience working in a wastewater or water treatment environment preferred.
3 - 5 years experience in leading and training staff on methods and techniques for improving efficiency of duties operations and maintenance preferred.
Working knowledge of the principles procedures methods equipment materials and tools employed in the operation and maintenance of Wastewater Treatment Systems.
Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in wastewater treatment work.
A valid Texas motor vehicle operators license.
Strong problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

$25 - $30 an hour

Depending on qualifications and experience.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.