Senior Wastewater Operator: Elevate Plant Efficiency

American Water Co.; Kearneysville (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Sr Operator, Wastewater Treatment to independently operate and maintain a wastewater facility, ensuring safe and compliant treatment per regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include startup/shutdown, monitoring processes, adjusting controls, handling chemicals, and maintaining accurate records while working under supervision from management and Lead Operator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in mechanical, industrial, environmental, or utility work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment processes and systems.
• Monitor and adjust treatment operations to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Record keeping: logs, test results, chemical feed data, and reports.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Safety procedures

Laboratory testing

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Data interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College coursework in biology/chemistry/environmental science/engineering

Tools

Control systems software

Job description

American Water is seeking a Sr Operator, Wastewater Treatment to independently operate and maintain a wastewater facility, ensuring safe and compliant treatment per regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include startup/shutdown, monitoring processes, adjusting controls, handling chemicals, and maintaining accurate records while working under supervision from management and Lead Operator.