Lead Utilities Operator – Gas & Water Systems

City-of-Tomball-1; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tomball is seeking a Senior Utilities Operator - Gas to lead operations across water, wastewater, and gas systems. You will supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage SCADA monitoring and field inspections to maintain safe, reliable utilities.

You will coordinate maintenance, respond to emergencies, analyze operational data, and implement improvements while following TCEQ, EPA, and Railroad Commission requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible municipal utility operations experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience operating water treatment facilities and groundwater well systems.
• Previous supervisory or lead operator experience preferred.
• Experience with SCADA systems and telemetry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct, schedule, and oversee daily activities of Utilities Operators and Technicians.
• Train personnel in operational procedures, safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and equipment operation.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure work quality and adherence to City policies.
• Assist with employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate emergency response activities and after-hours callouts.
• Operate water treatment plants in accordance with applicable standards.
• Monitor treatment processes to ensure safe, continuous water production.
• Monitor meters, gauges, instrumentation, and control systems to optimize performance.
• Review and analyze operational data to ensure treatment objectives and regulatory requirements are achieved.
• Monitor and adjust treatment chemicals as required.
• SCADA monitoring, alarms, and telemetry data analysis for reliability.
• Maintain operational records and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Data analysis

Education

TCEQ Class C Water Operator License

TCEQ Class C Wastewater License

Texas Driver's License

Natural Gas Operator Qualification Certifications

Poly Welding Certification

Ability to obtain higher licenses

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

The City of Tomball is seeking a Senior Utilities Operator - Gas to lead operations across water, wastewater, and gas systems. You will supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage SCADA monitoring and field inspections to maintain safe, reliable utilities.

You will coordinate maintenance, respond to emergencies, analyze operational data, and implement improvements while following TCEQ, EPA, and Railroad Commission requirements.