Certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
Sioux Falls, SD - USA
Job Summary
Schedule: Day Shift with On-Call
Employment Type: Full-Time
Lead Operations. Ensure Compliance. Drive Plant Performance.
Project Solutions Inc. (PSI) is seeking an experienced Certified Wastewater Treatment Supervisor to oversee the daily operation maintenance and regulatory compliance of a wastewater treatment facility in Sioux Falls South Dakota. This leadership role is ideal for a highly skilled wastewater professional who thrives in a hands-on environment while managing plant operations personnel safety and compliance requirements.
The Certified Wastewater Treatment Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring efficient treatment plant performance maintaining regulatory compliance supervising operations staff and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
Position Overview:
The Certified Wastewater Treatment Supervisor serves as the lead operator responsible for the safe compliant and efficient operation of the wastewater treatment plant. This position provides technical oversight operational leadership staff coordination regulatory reporting support and maintenance planning while ensuring plant processes meet all federal state local and permit requirements.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities advanced wastewater treatment knowledge and the ability to make operational decisions that support safety reliability and environmental compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and supervise daily wastewater treatment plant operations and staff activities.
- Monitor inspect troubleshoot and optimize treatment processes to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of pumps motors blowers feeders valves SCADA systems and related equipment.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance programs and corrective repairs for plant systems and equipment.
- Ensure all operational logs reports laboratory records and compliance documentation are accurate and maintained.
- Review laboratory testing results and implement operational adjustments as necessary.
- Manage chemical inventory application and safety procedures in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinate wastewater sampling testing monitoring and reporting activities.
- Support regulatory inspections audits and permit compliance requirements.
- Lead and develop plant personnel through training coaching and performance oversight.
- Promote and enforce plant safety programs procedures and best practices.
- Collaborate with PSI leadership client representatives vendors and regulatory agencies.
- Participate in on-call rotations and respond to operational emergencies as required.
Required Qualifications:
- South Dakota Wastewater Treatment Systems Operator Level II Certification (Required).
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 years of wastewater treatment operations experience.
- Prior supervisory lead operator or management experience preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of wastewater treatment processes including biological mechanical and chemical treatment systems.
- Experience with laboratory sampling testing and regulatory compliance reporting.
- Strong troubleshooting and maintenance experience with treatment plant equipment.
- Ability to interpret operational data laboratory results and process performance metrics.
- Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test. This position is also subject to the companys random drug testing policy.
- Additional Water Treatment or Wastewater Certifications.
- Experience with industrial wastewater treatment facilities.
- Experience working with SCADA and computerized control systems.
- Knowledge of EPA NPDES and South Dakota regulatory requirements.
- Ability to climb ladders stairs and elevated work platforms.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work around wastewater treatment equipment chemicals and process systems.
- Ability to respond to emergencies and work weekends holidays and on-call shifts when necessary.
What Does PSI Offer You
- Three options for medical plans plus offereddental and vision insurance
- 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
- HSA
- Companylife insurance options for you and your family
- 401(k) with a 4% employer match
- PLUSa$800 monthly allowance to cover PSI insurancepremium costs
- Generous PTO paid-federal holidays and sick leave.
- Professional development opportunities.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.
Project Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer women individuals with disabilities protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Project Solutions, Inc. is interested in talented and hardworking individuals to join our ever-growing team of professionals. We are building a diverse workforce to accommodate the large variety of projects we handle domestically and internationally. Thanks for visiting our Career Pag ... View more