Chief Operator

Tawwa; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Growth opportunities

Stable full-time employment

Meaningful work maintaining public inf

Collaborative team

Job summary

Harris County Fresh Water Supply District 61 seeks a Chief Operator to manage safe operation of water and wastewater facilities and distribution networks in Cypress, TX. The role requires leadership, rapid emergency response, and strict compliance with permit requirements.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Chief Operator will supervise maintenance, monitoring, and reporting activities to ensure public health standards and regulatory compliance are met.

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years of leadership experience in water/wastewater plants including distribution and collection.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and service complex machinery; respond quickly to emergencies.
• Perform testing, sampling, bacterial and chemical monitoring; ensure compliance with rules and permits.
• Complete required reporting, including monthly submissions; weekend/on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe operation of all treatment facilities and distribution systems.
• Ensure process control and system integrity meet public health permits.
• Maintain compliance with Texas TCEQ rules and operating permits.
• Prepare and submit monthly reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency Response

Operations & Maintenance

Testing & Monitoring

Regulatory Compliance

Weekend/On-Call Readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class B Groundwater License

Class B Wastewater Operator License

Job description

Position Title: Chief Operator of Water and Wastewater Facilities

Employment Category: Full-time, Supervisory

Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Cypress, Texas

Description: Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Chief Operator is responsible for the safe, required operation of all treatment facilities and distribution and collection systems. The Chief Operator will also ensure that process control and system integrity decisions involving public health are being met. Requires a high level of skill, independent judgment and responsibility to operate and maintain in accordance with permit requirements, state and federal regulations and workplace safety rules and regulations. The Chief Operator is a supervisory position and reports daily to the Operations Manager.

Required Skills: Must have 3 years of leadership experience in water/wastewater treatment plants, including distribution and collection systems. Ability to operate, maintain, and service complex machinery. Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies. Perform duties and responsibilities related to testing, sampling, bacterial, chemical, and other monitoring, inspections, and general compliance conditions for water and sewer facilities as necessary to meet rules, regulations, and operating permit requirements. For water systems, these are more specifically identified in the most current version(s) of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Chapter 290 Rules, and associated operating permits. Complete all required reporting, including submitting monthly reports as required. Recognize and respond to emergency situations to ensure maximum facility performance and compliance with operating permits. Requires weekend and on-call work.

Required Education: High School/GED required. Must have a minimum Class B Groundwater or Surface Water License and a Class B Wastewater Operator License from TCEQ.

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 DOQ

Why Join Our Team?

• Excellent Benefit Package
• Stable, full-time employment
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow within the organization
• Meaningful work maintaining essential public infrastructure
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Harris County FWSD #61 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Contact Information

Harris County Fresh Water Supply District 61

Jessica Luna

281.469.9405

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