Water Systems Chief Operator & Team Leader

Madison Utilities; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 75,629 - 125,549; Full time

Job summary

Madison Utilities is seeking a Chief Water Operator to lead and oversee daily operations of our water treatment plants, wells, storage tanks, and booster stations in Madison, Alabama. This leadership role supervises a team of 12–15 employees, ensuring reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance while driving operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has a track record in water treatment operations, strong leadership, and outstanding communication skills, with ADEM Grade IV certification and

Qualifications

• Valid ADEM Grade IV Water Treatment Operator Certification.
• 5 years of utility operations and supervisory experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to train and lead a team while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Compiling and submitting monthly reports to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
• Overseeing laboratory testing conducted in-house and through outside laboratories.
• Ensuring all safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Reviewing ongoing and completed projects.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operations and efficiency.
• Implementing initiatives that support the department's long-term success.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Water treatment operations

Team supervision

Communication

Education

ADEM Grade IV Water Treatment Operator Certification

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Madison Utilities is seeking a Chief Water Operator to lead and oversee daily operations of our water treatment plants, wells, storage tanks, and booster stations in Madison, Alabama. This leadership role supervises a team of 12–15 employees, ensuring reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance while driving operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has a track record in water treatment operations, strong leadership, and outstanding communication skills, with ADEM Grade IV certification and