Key Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee daily wastewater treatment plant operations to ensure compliance with TCEQ permits and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with plant startup, commissioning, optimization, and ongoing operations.
• Monitor treatment processes and operational data, identifying trends and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Perform and maintain accurate sampling, laboratory testing, DMRs, operational logs, reports, and documentation.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and process equipment.
• Respond to alarms, plant upsets, equipment failures, and emergency situations.
• Prepare for and participate in TCEQ inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Enforce safety procedures, including confined space entry, lockout/tagout, and site-specific safety plans.
• Communicate effectively with municipal clients, regulators, management, and internal team members.
• Lead and supervise plant personnel when assigned, including training and mentoring operators.
• Assist in developing operational procedures and supporting new facility startups.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Texas Wastewater Operator License – Class C or higher required.
• Direct experience operating wastewater treatment plants.
• Strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and TCEQ regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Ability to respond to operational emergencies and after-hours callouts.
• Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Texas Class B or Class A Wastewater Operator License.
• Experience serving as a Lead Operator, Responsible Charge Operator (RCO), or Chief Operator.
• Experience operating municipal or contract wastewater treatment facilities.
• Plant startup, commissioning, and optimization experience.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and process controls.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Participation in an on-call rotation is required based on plant and project needs.
• Occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required to respond to emergencies, startups, or operational demands.

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Wastewater Operator : 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas Class B or Class A Wastewater Operator License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Van Alstyne, TX 75495