Water Treatment Operator: SCADA & Lab Testing

City-of-Kings-Mountain; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kings Mountain is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to perform operational, laboratory, monitoring, and maintenance duties at a municipal water plant. The role involves rotating shifts and on-call work, with responsibilities including SCADA monitoring, sample collection, chemical dosing, and regulatory reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent and may pursue North Carolina operator certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry, math, hydraulics, and electricity as applied to operations.
• Willingness to obtain NC water treatment certification and pursue higher levels.
• Experience with water treatment operations is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors pumps, motors, filters, clarifiers, chemical feed systems, valves, tanks, generators, and other water treatment equipment.
• Monitors SCADA and records operational data and lab results accurately.
• Collects water samples and performs routine laboratory tests to monitor quality.
• Adjusts chemical feed rates, pumps, valves, and equipment for safe operation.
• Performs filter backwashing and monitors turbidity and chlorine levels.
• Identifies issues and troubleshoots; conducts preventive maintenance.
• Inspects facilities and responds to alarms, emergencies, and operational changes.
• Maintains inventories of chemicals and safely handles materials.
• Performs general maintenance and housekeeping tasks as assigned.
• Prepares reports and maintains accurate records.
• Follows regulations, safety standards, and PPE requirements.
• Communicates effectively with staff, supervisors, and contractors.
• Maintains or advances NC certification; may be on-call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Water treatment

SCADA operation

Laboratory testing

Recordkeeping

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NC water treatment certification preferred

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

The City of Kings Mountain is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to perform operational, laboratory, monitoring, and maintenance duties at a municipal water plant. The role involves rotating shifts and on-call work, with responsibilities including SCADA monitoring, sample collection, chemical dosing, and regulatory reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent and may pursue North Carolina operator certification.