Water Treatment Operator II: SCADA & Lab Compliance

City of Grapevine; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grapevine is seeking a Water Treatment Specialist to oversee compliance reporting and testing for the City’s water treatment and distribution system, and to operate the water treatment facility under TCEQ and EPA regulations.

You will monitor plant operations, analyze lab results, operate SCADA, conduct flushing and sampling, maintain records, and train staff to ensure safe, high-quality water for Grapevine residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.5 years of experience at a water treatment facility.
• Must possess a Class B Surface Water License (TCEQ).
• Experience with SCADA systems required.
• Must be able to work shift, overtime and be on-call.
• Must pass a Federal/National background check and possess a valid Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and records plant operations including chemical feed rates, flows, storage, pressures, and instrumentation readings.
• Reviews lab results and trends; recommends operational changes to maintain compliance and optimize water quality.
• Operates SCADA to monitor processes, alarms and distribution conditions.
• Administers flushing programs and water quality monitoring; documents dechlorination and compliance.
• Collects and analyzes water samples for regulatory parameters; implements corrective actions as needed.
• Performs preventive/corrective maintenance on plant equipment and assists with troubleshooting.
• Maintains facility cleanliness and safety; trains staff on procedures and testing protocols.
• Prepares records and regulatory submissions; documents reports (SWMOR, CCR, etc.).
• Trains personnel on sampling procedures and plant processes; may supervise Operators I and Apprentices.
• Writes/updates standard operating procedures in line with evolving regulations.

Skills

Water treatment operations

SCADA systems

Laboratory analysis

Regulatory compliance

Data reporting

Public interaction

Shift work

Education

Class B Surface Water License (TCEQ)

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

60 college credit hours in math/chemistry/biology preferred

Tools

SCADA software

Water quality testing equipment

Job description

City of Grapevine is seeking a Water Treatment Specialist to oversee compliance reporting and testing for the City’s water treatment and distribution system, and to operate the water treatment facility under TCEQ and EPA regulations.

You will monitor plant operations, analyze lab results, operate SCADA, conduct flushing and sampling, maintain records, and train staff to ensure safe, high-quality water for Grapevine residents.