Chief Operator: Water & Wastewater Plant Leadership

Woodard and Curran in; Bushnell (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Woodard & Curran in Florida is seeking an experienced Chief Operator to lead day-to-day operations at our water and wastewater facilities. You will supervise an operations team, ensure process control targets, and support regulatory compliance while collaborating with management on budgets and major purchases.

This role requires a Florida C license, 10 years of experience, and hands-on leadership in plant operations.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in a water or wastewater facility.
• Florida Water C license or higher and Wastewater Treatment Operator License C or higher.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Proficiency with SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site systems.
• Background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the facility and ensure treatment processes are operating effectively.
• Ensure the plant meets process control targets across treatment and odor control systems.
• Manage biosolids wasting, thickening, and dewatering operations.
• Implement policies and procedures for process monitoring and control.
• Supervise plant process samples collection and testing, and interpret results.
• Adjust water or wastewater treatment processes and equipment to meet standards and permits.
• Train and supervise operations staff and assign PM tasks.
• Coordinate maintenance of facility grounds and landscaping.
• Develop and maintain wastewater records and coordinate major purchases with management.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Process control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

Maintenance Management Programs

Word

Excel

Job description

Woodard & Curran in Florida is seeking an experienced Chief Operator to lead day-to-day operations at our water and wastewater facilities. You will supervise an operations team, ensure process control targets, and support regulatory compliance while collaborating with management on budgets and major purchases.

This role requires a Florida C license, 10 years of experience, and hands-on leadership in plant operations.