Lead Operator, Water & Wastewater Systems

Sandia Resort & Casino; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueblo of Sandia Wastewater System is seeking a Lead Operator to oversee safe operations and maintenance, supervise Operator In Training, Utility Operator 1 and Utility Operator 2, and assume responsibility in the absence of the Operations Supervisor.

Under minimal supervision, you will manage shift schedules, ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, maintain records, coordinate with state and federal agencies, and monitor chlorine residuals and other water quality parameters.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in water treatment and four years experience in wastewater treatment.
• Preferred supervisory experience in water or wastewater treatment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and evaluates work assigned to Utility Operators.
• Conducts operations and maintenance labor activities of the water/wastewater treatment plant and potable water system.
• Oversees the performance of the OIT, Utility Operator levels 1 & 2 in the operations and maintenance labor activities of the water/wastewater treatment plant and potable water system.
• Assists Supervisor in maintaining an inventory of water treatment and potable water chemicals required.
• Assists Supervisor in orientation of new Utility Team Members.
• Assists Supervisor in scheduling daily Team Member activity.
• Assists Supervisor in preparing Team Member disciplinary action reports and recommendations.
• Assists Supervisor in preparing Team Member performance evaluations.
• Prepares and maintains water/wastewater treatment files, records, reports, and related documents.
• Enforces Water and Wastewater Operations standard operating procedures.
• Assists Supervisor in preparing utility operators shift schedules.

Skills

Supervising others

Water/wastewater operations

OIT/Operator levels 1&2 supervision

Chemical inventory management

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pueblo of Sandia Wastewater System is seeking a Lead Operator to oversee safe operations and maintenance, supervise Operator In Training, Utility Operator 1 and Utility Operator 2, and assume responsibility in the absence of the Operations Supervisor.

Under minimal supervision, you will manage shift schedules, ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, maintain records, coordinate with state and federal agencies, and monitor chlorine residuals and other water quality parameters.