Lead Water Treatment Operator — SCADA & Compliance

Stafford County; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford County seeks a skilled Water Treatment Facility Lead Operator to ensure safe drinking water production in compliance with VDH, DEQ, EPA, and OSHA regulations. You will supervise operators, manage SCADA operations, and guide cybersecurity and chemical dosing within a dynamic team.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in water treatment operations, with supervisory experience and strong regulatory expertise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with advanced technical coursework in water treatment.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in operation, maintenance, and compliance monitoring of a water treatment plant.
• Supervisory or lead operator experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment facility per regulations.
• Oversee SCADA operations and cybersecurity safeguards.
• Supervise staff and provide training.
• Maintain records and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate maintenance and safety procedures.

Skills

SCADA operations

Regulatory compliance

Cybersecurity

Supervisory experience

Laboratory analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced technical coursework in water treatment

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC basics

Job description

Stafford County seeks a skilled Water Treatment Facility Lead Operator to ensure safe drinking water production in compliance with VDH, DEQ, EPA, and OSHA regulations. You will supervise operators, manage SCADA operations, and guide cybersecurity and chemical dosing within a dynamic team.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in water treatment operations, with supervisory experience and strong regulatory expertise.