Wastewater Chief Operator: Lead Plant Ops & Compliance

City of Lebanon TN; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lebanon is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Chief Operator to manage daily municipal wastewater operations at a Lebanon, TN facility. This full-time, on-site role requires strong process control, regulatory compliance, and leadership of operations staff.

You will monitor plant performance, coordinate maintenance, review process data, and prepare regulatory reports while ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the treatment system.

Qualifications

• Expertise in wastewater treatment plant operations, process control, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supervising operations staff, training, scheduling, and safety culture.
• Ability to interpret lab data, process metrics, and technical docs for decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily municipal wastewater treatment facility operations and performance.
• Monitor equipment, adjust dosages/settings, maintain records, and prepare reports for regulators.
• Lead staff training, coordinate maintenance, and respond to alarms and emergencies.

Skills

Wastewater ops

Regulatory compliance

Staff supervision

SCADA systems

Recordkeeping

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Environmental science/engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

Job description

The City of Lebanon is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Chief Operator to manage daily municipal wastewater operations at a Lebanon, TN facility. This full-time, on-site role requires strong process control, regulatory compliance, and leadership of operations staff.

You will monitor plant performance, coordinate maintenance, review process data, and prepare regulatory reports while ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the treatment system.