Chief Operator

Chief Operator

General Information :

Title: Chief Operator

Status: Full-time; Exempt

Location/Site:

Hours: Monday – Friday, possible weekends

Reports to:

Supervisory Responsibility:

Travel Requirements:

Company Overview:

WaterFleet is a dynamic company revolutionizing the mobile potable and wastewater management industry through pioneering technology and exceptional talent. We have built our company on the core values of Respect, Quality, One Team, Health & Wellbeing, and Radically Innovative and are seeking like-minded people to propel our growth. If you are a highly qualified individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, please review the following:

Position Overview:

A Chief Wastewater Operator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a wastewater treatment plant, including supervising staff, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, maintaining equipment, and managing the treatment process to produce a high quality effluent, all while adhering to local, state, and federal standards; essentially acting as the lead operator and decision-maker at the facility.

Responsibilities

- Staff Supervision: Leading and managing a team of wastewater operators, assigning tasks, providing training, and evaluating performance.

- Plant Operations: Monitoring and controlling all aspects of the wastewater treatment process, including chemical feed, flow rates, and effluent quality.

- Compliance Management: Ensuring the plant operates within all applicable environmental regulations, including permit requirements and reporting deadlines.

- Maintenance and Repairs: Overseeing preventative maintenance schedules, identifying and coordinating repairs of plant equipment, and managing parts inventory.

- Data Analysis and Reporting: Regularly reviewing operational data, identifying trends, and generating reports for regulatory agencies and management.

- Budgeting and Cost Control: Assisting in developing the plant budget, monitoring expenditures, and identifying cost-saving measures.

- Emergency Response: Managing emergency situations at the plant, including equipment failures, spills, and power outages.

- Technical Expertise: Thorough understanding of wastewater treatment processes, including primary, secondary, and tertiary stages, as well as knowledge of relevant chemistry and biology.

- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of local, state, and federal environmental regulations related to wastewater discharge.

- Problem-Solving Abilities: Capability to diagnose operational issues, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, and implement corrective actions.

- Computer Proficiency: Familiarity with SCADA systems, data analysis software, and reporting tools.

- Perform routine tests, which include DO, pH, chlorine residuals, SV, ammonia, MLSS, etc.

- Finish, keep and report the daily log records

- Work closely with system technicians to oversee routine operation and maintenance

- Share experience with, and provide trainings to, fellow operators and system technicians

- Other duties as assigned. (Should be the last bullet for all job descriptions)

Requirements:

- High School Grad; or GED (this to be removed if higher education is required for the role)

- Must possess and maintain a TCEQ Class “B” Wastewater Operator Certification or above

- Work an 8 to 10-hour/day shift which at times includes weekends/holidays

- Valid US driver’s license and strong driving safety record (no more than 2 moving violations in previous 3 years).

- Acceptable background check, clear of DWI convictions, for the last 5 years.

- Foster teamwork and collaboration within and between department(s)

Qualifications:

- High mechanical aptitude, ability to apply trouble-shooting techniques productively

- Ability to access computer systems to determine required maintenance activities

- General computer/cellphone navigation abilities, navigating on a computer, using a mouse, typing, changing screens, etc.

- Knowledge of the oilfield industry--expectations and environment.

- Experience with customer service, client communication, and technical environments

Benefits:

- Company Paid Life Insurance

- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Disability Insurance (Short & Long Term)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- 401k Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth) with company matching

- Annual, discretionary profit-sharing bonus

Time Off:

- Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Personal Leave Time (PLT)

- Eight (8) Company Paid Holidays

Pay Frequency:

- Bi-Weekly (26x/year)

Americans with Disabilities/Specifications/Physical Demands: Please do not change this language. Only the yellow highlighted items can be adjusted.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Notes:

WaterFleet, LLC is an E-Verify employer, and queries all newly hired employees through the internet-based verification program operated by the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration. WaterFleet is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Company Website:   https://www.waterfleet.com/who-we-are/