Lead Industrial Wastewater Operator — Flexible Workplace

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. seeks a Lead Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator to support contract operations for municipal and industrial clients from our Columbia or Greenville offices.

A South Carolina Grade B license is preferred or required depending on project needs, with hands-on rounds, sampling, and regulatory compliance. You will operate physical/chemical systems, monitor processes, collect samples, and maintain records while ensuring safety, permit compliance, and timely

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• SC Physical/Chemical Wastewater Treatment Operator license, Grade B or higher, preferred/required per project.
• Trainee license or relevant industrial wastewater experience considered case-by-case.
• Reciprocity for SC licensed from another state is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Operate wastewater treatment systems safely and in compliance with client requirements and permits.
• Perform routine operator rounds, inspect equipment, record data, and identify adjustments or maintenance needs.
• Collect wastewater samples, perform field tests, read meters, and maintain records for compliance.
• Monitor and adjust treatment processes including pH, chemical feed, filtration, metals removal, and solids handling.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and troubleshoot pumps, valves, tanks, and related equipment.
• Support permit compliance by following SOPs and implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Handle chemicals safely and follow PPE and environmental procedures.
• Communicate professionally with clients, supervisors, lab personnel, contractors, and other operators.
• Use Outlook, MS Office, Teams, and site data entry/reporting systems.
• Be available for after-hours, weekend/holiday, and emergency support.
• Work outdoors in industrial environments around operating equipment.
• Stay organized and responsive when prioritizing rounds, sampling, maintenance, alarms, and client requests.
• Continue developing operator knowledge and pursue higher levels of certification.

Skills

Wastewater treatment operations

Process monitoring

Sampling

Safety procedures

Client communication

Education

South Carolina Wastewater Operator license, Grade B

Job description

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. seeks a Lead Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator to support contract operations for municipal and industrial clients from our Columbia or Greenville offices.

A South Carolina Grade B license is preferred or required depending on project needs, with hands-on rounds, sampling, and regulatory compliance. You will operate physical/chemical systems, monitor processes, collect samples, and maintain records while ensuring safety, permit compliance, and timely