Lead Water Treatment Operator - Night Shift, On-Site

American Water; Owenton (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water seeks a Sr. Water Treatment Operator to lead day-to-day operations at a surface water facility in Owenton, KY. The role involves operating and maintaining treatment equipment, monitoring chemical dosages, and ensuring compliance with permit requirements.

You will supervise staff, implement SOPs, perform tests, and address issues promptly while adhering to safety policies and regulatory guidelines. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Kentucky Class IV Water Treatment license is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience operating water treatment facilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and manage day-to-day treatment operations at the surface water facility.
• Operate and maintain treatment equipment to meet permit and operating requirements.
• Monitor chemical dosages and adjust process controls as needed.
• Collect samples, perform field tests, and ensure safe chemical handling.
• Enforce standard operating procedures and drive corrective actions when test results are off.
• Provide guidance to subordinate staff and ensure safety practices are followed.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Process control & chemical dosing

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Problem solving

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

American Water seeks a Sr. Water Treatment Operator to lead day-to-day operations at a surface water facility in Owenton, KY. The role involves operating and maintaining treatment equipment, monitoring chemical dosages, and ensuring compliance with permit requirements.

You will supervise staff, implement SOPs, perform tests, and address issues promptly while adhering to safety policies and regulatory guidelines. Local travel may be required.