Chief Plant Operator

Job Description

The Water/Wastewater Plants Operator will have the necessary qualifications, technical knowledge, experience and skills required to efficiently operate, maintain and repair the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a variety of facilities, equipment, and systems involved in wastewater treatment processes.

• Monitor plant operation through visual observation and computer screens, regulating flows.

• Perform chemical analysis and tests to ensure the facility's final effluent meets quality standards.

• Document and maintain data regarding plant operations for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

• Assign and demonstrate operation and maintenance tasks to other staff and provide technical guidance.

• Review plans for plant upgrades and meet with consultants and contractors.

• Train or ensure training and updating of skills for all wastewater plant employees.

Requirements

• Must hold a current/valid operator's wastewater certification level I or higher issued by the Wastewater Works Operators Certification Board of Examiners from applicable states California, Nevada.

• Must be willing to obtain TI and DI within 60 days of employment.

• An OIT will be considered for the right candidate. Candidate will be required to test for the Wastewater certification within 60 days of employment.

• Experience with projects or contracts of similar scope.

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Ability to obtain required clearances and gate passes to get on military bases.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403b Retirement Plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability / Long-term disability
• Paid Vacation / Sick Time

EPSI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application process, please contact our HR department at 512-614-6116 ext 104._

As a federal contractor, EPSI takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to these protected categories. We also comply with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), and we take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

EOE/M/F/Disability/Veteran