Potable Water & Wastewater Treatment Operator

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The Potable Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment systems supporting the workforce accommodations facility. This role ensures that all treated potable water meets public health standards and that wastewater discharge complies with state and federal environmental regulations.

The operator will work in accordance with standards established by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and applicable local authorities.

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE

Operations & Monitoring

• Operate and monitor potable water treatment systems (filtration, chlorination, disinfection, storage, and distribution)

• Operate wastewater treatment processes (aeration, clarification, sludge handling, disinfection)

• Perform routine sampling, testing, and analysis (pH, turbidity, chlorine residual, BOD, TSS, etc.)

• Adjust chemical dosing and system controls to maintain compliance

• Rotating shifts, on-call duties, and emergency response requirements

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with:• Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

• Clean Water Act (CWA)

• TCEQ rules and permit requirements (e.g., TPDES permits)

• Maintain accurate operational logs, lab records, and compliance reports

• Report incidents, exceedances, or system failures immediately

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Conduct preventative maintenance on pumps, valves, blowers, and instrumentation

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process issues

• Coordinate repairs with maintenance teams and contractors

Health, Safety & Environmental

• Follow OSHA safety standards and site-specific procedures

• Handle chemicals safely (chlorine, coagulants, polymers, etc.)

• Ensure proper sludge and waste disposal practices

• Exposure to chemicals, noise, and biological hazards