Lead Industrial Wastewater Operator
Woodard & CurranCrossville, Tennessee
Full Time
Posted March 23, 2026
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Job Description
The Lead Industrial Wastewater Operator is responsible for managing daily operations, monitoring processes, performing laboratory analyses, and ensuring compliance at an industrial wastewater treatment facility, primarily supporting a food and beverage client in Crossville, Tennessee.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the wastewater treatment facility as directed by the Project Manager
- Ensure treatment processes meet control targets and comply with regulations
- Implement policies and procedures for process monitoring, control, and troubleshooting
- Supervise or perform collection and analysis of process samples
- Adjust wastewater process systems, operations, and equipment to maintain compliance
- Evaluate equipment performance, identify deficiencies, and assist with capital planning
- Maintain records of chemical usage, flows, operations, and laboratory data in accordance with permits
- Communicate with regulatory officials and client representatives as needed
Requirements
- Possession of a valid wastewater operator license or certification appropriate for industrial wastewater treatment as recognized by local, state, or federal authorities.
- Experience in the daily operations and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility, including process control, troubleshooting, and equipment adjustment.
- Ability to supervise the collection of process samples and perform in-house laboratory analysis, including interpreting laboratory results.
- Knowledge of and ability to implement policies and procedures for process monitoring and control in wastewater treatment systems.
- Experience coordinating with certified laboratories for additional analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ability to supervise or perform adjustments of wastewater process systems, operations, and equipment to meet local, state, and federal standards and permit requirements.
- Experience developing and maintaining operational records such as chemical usage, flows, equipment logs, process checklists, diaries, and laboratory records in accordance with compliance permits and client requests.
- Ability to communicate effectively with regulatory officials and client representatives as required.
- Physical ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including standing, walking, and performing manual tasks related to wastewater treatment operations.
- Availability to work a schedule of eight days on, six days off, primarily on first shift, with potential for additional shift coverage during emergencies or staff absences, including 10-hour weekday shifts and 12-hour weekend and holiday shifts.
- Willingness to participate in a team environment, supporting safety, compliance, and high-quality wastewater treatment operations.
Benefits & Perks
Retirement Savings 401(k) with company match of 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Observed holidays (up to 8 holidays annually)
Vacation accrued based on years of experience and hours worked
Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury
Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Medical, dental, and vision health plans
Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits, with voluntary additional life insurance for employees and families
DarioMind assistance program for mental health and wellbeing
Work schedule of eight days on, six days off, mostly on first shift with 10-hour weekdays and 12-hour weekends/holidays
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