Wastewater Operations & Process Control Specialist I

Jobtailor; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated wastewater treatment operator to monitor and control plant operations at a TWWTP facility. You will observe processes, adjust equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role involves data entry, sampling, and routine maintenance. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be ready to obtain or hold a Grade I NC Biological Water Pollution Control Operator certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience in municipal or industrial wastewater treatment or related field.
• NC Grade I Biological Water Pollution Control Operator certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wastewater treatment plant operations through direct observation and SCADA.
• Assist with operating, adjusting, and maintaining equipment at the TWWTP facility.
• Adjust valves, gates, and pumps to regulate flow.
• Interpret meter readings and test results to determine load requirements.
• Start/stop pumps and maintain treatment efficiency across processes.
• Maintain logs, databases, and online systems; document maintenance data.
• Perform minor predictive and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Conduct laboratory process control testing and collect sewage samples.
• Maintain logs and records of meter readings and plant operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Chemical Feed Monitoring

Data Entry and Documentation

Flow Regulation

Meter and Gauge Interpretation

Predictive Maintenance

Sewage Sample Collection

Process Control Analysis

Treatment Process Optimization

Safety Compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Grade I NC Biological Water Pollution Control Operator Certification

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated wastewater treatment operator to monitor and control plant operations at a TWWTP facility. You will observe processes, adjust equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role involves data entry, sampling, and routine maintenance. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be ready to obtain or hold a Grade I NC Biological Water Pollution Control Operator certification.