Senior Water Treatment Operations Lead

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Pension plan

Medical and dental insurance

457 deferred compensation

Parking

Job summary

The City of Norfolk seeks a Chief Waterworks Operator to oversee a shift at one of its water treatment plants and related transmission systems. You will monitor water quality, plan flow changes, maintain facilities, and direct staff assignments.

Essentials include a Virginia Waterworks Operator License and prior Class I Operator experience. Work hours include nights and weekends, with comprehensive benefits described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water treatment operations and safety standards.
• Ability to analyze water quality and adjust treatment processes.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a shift at a water treatment plant and transmission systems.
• Monitor water quality, adjust flows, and ensure proper plant operation.
• Direct staff assignments and conduct evaluations.
• Document operations and report equipment issues for repairs.

Skills

Water quality monitoring

Chemical analysis

Equipment inspection

Chemical settings calculations

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Virginia Waterworks Operator License

Job description

The City of Norfolk seeks a Chief Waterworks Operator to oversee a shift at one of its water treatment plants and related transmission systems. You will monitor water quality, plan flow changes, maintain facilities, and direct staff assignments.

Essentials include a Virginia Waterworks Operator License and prior Class I Operator experience. Work hours include nights and weekends, with comprehensive benefits described in the posting.