Water Treatment Plant Operations Manager

American Water Works Association; Gallatin (TN); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Gallatin is seeking a skilled Water Treatment Plant Operator to manage daily plant operations and maintenance, supervise staff, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes safety and accurate record keeping within a team environment.

You will train operators, perform tests, prepare monthly and regulatory reports, and respond to emergencies while coordinating with state authorities to maintain water quality and system reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, or related field with three (3) years recent work experience in operating and maintaining a water treatment plant; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Organizes, supervises, and participates in the day to day operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant; preparing technical reports, records and files.
• Oversees and schedules the work of water treatment plant personnel.
• Assists in the training of plant operators with regard to equipment operation, maintenance and safety precautions and procedures, observes performance and learning progress.
• Monitors and inspects the operation of plant and peripheral facilities and equipment.
• Responds to and coordinates the response to emergencies involving the water treatment plant or advises shift operator in the remedy of such situations.
• Assists in the development and enforces plant safety and operating rules and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation and review of monthly operational reports and discharge monitoring reports to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, and submits reports to regulatory agencies.
• Prepares technical reports on plant operations for submission to state authorities.
• Inspects laboratory equipment and instruments and makes minor repairs and adjustments.
• Conducts more complicated chemical and physical tests.
• Performs maintenance and minor repair in plant equipment and maintains records on same.

Connaissances

Water plant operations

Supervisory ability

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Laboratory testing

Emergency response

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/environmental science/related field

Grade IV Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate

Description du poste

The City of Gallatin is seeking a skilled Water Treatment Plant Operator to manage daily plant operations and maintenance, supervise staff, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes safety and accurate record keeping within a team environment.

You will train operators, perform tests, prepare monthly and regulatory reports, and respond to emergencies while coordinating with state authorities to maintain water quality and system reliability.