Wastewater Plant Supervisor I

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities.  If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. 

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have a great opportunity for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor reporting to the Area Manager. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor is responsible for the efficient, compliant and economical operation of the wastewater treatment facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for compliance with all federal, state and local regulations pertaining to the wastewater treatment plants.

• Provides capital and operational budget planning and implementation for the wastewater facilities.

• Schedules personnel and assigns tasks and duties

• Establishes and Implements procedures for process control operations and facility SOP's

• Provides training and supervision to Wastewater Plant Department employees

• Champions the quality process

• Has primary responsibility for and submits all regulatory reports including: MOR’s, DMR’s, RDC’s, Turbidity reports and all other applicable reports.

• Participates in and makes presentations during Departmental meetings.

• Ensures compliance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan

• Attends laboratory, quality control and process related seminars and meetings. Investigates plant upsets and determines corrective action.

• Provides direct or indirect support to other departments including Customer Service, Wastewater Collection and administrative staff.

• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have at least three (3) years’ experience operating in a wastewater treatment facility or other applicable experience.

• Must have significant experience in a wastewater operations and laboratory procedures.

• Must have possession of a Class 3 Wastewater Operator’s License from the State of Indiana. (Class 4 Wastewater Operator’s License preferred).

• Must have knowledge of NPDES limits for wastewater quality and wastewater treatment facility regulations.

• Must have thorough knowledge of laboratory regulations and quality control procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• A valid Indiana driver’s license is a requirement.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Working conditions include travel to work sites of Essential Utilities and/or other constituents

• May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases and/or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions

• Frequently required to maneuver and navigate uneven surfaces, steps, stairs, ladders, platforms, and restricted isle-ways and walk-ways;

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.         

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.  If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).  
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.