Wastewater Operations Lead - Sign-On Bonus

NCRWA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 46,916 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Operations & Maintenance Specialist II position at Durham County's Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant is a lead technical role responsible for monitoring, controlling, and maintaining key treatment processes to ensure regulatory compliance, system efficiency, and environmental safety.

Work involves rotating shifts, direct supervision of procedures, hands-on operation of valves and pumps, data logging, and collaboration with the Utility Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in municipal or industrial wastewater treatment, laboratory operations, or related field with lead/supervisory experience.
• Must possess valid NC driver’s license and a Grade III NC Biological Water Pollution Control Operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and adjusts process control parameters using direct observation and SCADA.
• Adjusts valves, gates, and pumps to regulate flow and chemical feed rates.
• Interprets meter readings and test results to determine load requirements.
• Operates to maximize treatment efficiency across influent, primary/secondary treatment, disinfection, and sludge handling.
• Maintains logs and reports for regulatory compliance and internal tracking.
• Performs minor maintenance on plant equipment.
• Collects and analyzes process samples and reports results to management.
• Serves as Backup Operator in Responsible Charge as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

SCADA systems

CMMS platforms

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Planning and prioritizing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Operations & Maintenance Specialist II position at Durham County's Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant is a lead technical role responsible for monitoring, controlling, and maintaining key treatment processes to ensure regulatory compliance, system efficiency, and environmental safety.

Work involves rotating shifts, direct supervision of procedures, hands-on operation of valves and pumps, data logging, and collaboration with the Utility Supervisor.