Lead Water Treatment Operator & Systems Supervisor

Stafford County; Virginia; On-site; USD 46,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford County seeks an experienced Water Treatment Lead Operator to ensure safe, compliant production of drinking water. You will oversee SCADA-controlled processes, manage maintenance, and guide staff under supervision of the Water Plant Manager.

The role requires 5–7 years in water treatment operations, supervisory experience, and strong regulatory knowledge. A focus on cybersecurity and data integrity is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain the county's water treatment facility and associated systems in compliance with all regulations.
• Oversee pumps, motors, filters, valves, instrumentation, chemical feed systems, and SCADA-controlled operations.
• Implement cybersecurity best practices for SCADA/PLC networked control systems.
• Collect and analyze water samples and perform laboratory analyses for key parameters.
• Interpret data to adjust treatment processes and chemical dosages for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain records and regulatory reporting in computerized systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and enforce safety procedures.
• Lead or participate in response efforts during emergencies and incidents.
• Provide training and mentorship to operators and trainees; promote safety and continuous learning.

Skills

Supervisory experience

SCADA systems

Cybersecurity awareness

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma with advanced technical coursework in water treatment

Tools

SCADA

PLCs

Regulatory reporting systems

Job description

Stafford County seeks an experienced Water Treatment Lead Operator to ensure safe, compliant production of drinking water. You will oversee SCADA-controlled processes, manage maintenance, and guide staff under supervision of the Water Plant Manager.

The role requires 5–7 years in water treatment operations, supervisory experience, and strong regulatory knowledge. A focus on cybersecurity and data integrity is essential.