Wastewater Plant Supervisor & Operations Lead

Caladwich Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caladwich Consulting, LLC seeks an experienced Wastewater Plant Operator Supervisor to oversee BEP wastewater plant operations in Washington, DC. The role focuses on frontline supervision, testing, maintenance coordination, and detailed reporting to ensure safe, compliant plant performance.

The candidate will supervise staff, review operations, coordinate maintenance, conduct wastewater testing, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class III industrial wastewater operator license (as stated in the source job description).
• Four (4) or more years of experience operating a medium-scale wastewater treatment facility.
• Formal coursework in mechanical, electrical, and water-system drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations and laboratory testing equipment.
• Knowledge of environmental guidance, regulatory requirements, and reporting procedures.
• Strong supervisory, resource management, and scheduling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant management in preparing, reviewing, and revising plant operations, equipment maintenance, wastewater testing, and operational procedures.
• Supervise personnel engaged in treatment plant operations and wastewater testing.
• Assist plant management with planning and operating the wastewater treatment plant.
• Conduct and analyze wastewater testing and initiate corrective actions.
• Investigate operational problems and provide recommended solutions.
• Schedule and direct facility and equipment maintenance activities.
• Review plant maintenance and operational records for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in preparing testing, operating, and monthly reports.
• Apply knowledge of wastewater treatment operations, laboratory testing, and corrective actions.
• Support compliance with environmental guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical equipment operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Manage supervisory scheduling, resource coordination, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Wastewater operations

Laboratory testing

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Caladwich Consulting, LLC seeks an experienced Wastewater Plant Operator Supervisor to oversee BEP wastewater plant operations in Washington, DC. The role focuses on frontline supervision, testing, maintenance coordination, and detailed reporting to ensure safe, compliant plant performance.

The candidate will supervise staff, review operations, coordinate maintenance, conduct wastewater testing, and implement corrective actions as needed.