Lead Wastewater Plant Operator

About the role

Amentum is hiring a Lead Wastewater Plant Operator who will operate and maintain a wastewater treatment plant with minimal supervision. The operator is designated as the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) of the facility, works closely with plumbers and other infrastructure personnel, takes part in goal-setting and strategic planning, and coordinates employee training and hazard mitigation. The role involves rotating shifts (day, swing or night) and deployment to Antarctica.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace and comply with all environmental, safety, health, waste management and quality assurance requirements, keeping documentation adequate and legal.
• Monitor wastewater plant systems, ancillary equipment and the chemical composition of influent, effluent and internal streams, adjusting them to stay within guidelines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on belt presses, blowers, pumps, valves and piping according to manufacturer specifications, and respond to unscheduled failures.
• Complete maintenance records, operating logbooks and databases, and keep inventory accuracy at 98% or better.
• Collect and analyze raw waste, perform chemical, biological and physical analysis, oversee laboratory testing, and adjust effluent to meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with the Utilities Supervisor on ordering repair and spare parts, and advise them on equipment status.
• Evaluate job hazards, communicate them to staff, and interpret project tasking using design drawings and specifications.
• Work with partner companies, the National Science Foundation, military and other agency officials, and participate in dormitory chores while deployed to Antarctica.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, and Colorado Class B certification (or equivalent).
• At least 6 months of experience as a supervisor or Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC).
• Experience in an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant; two years as a wastewater treatment operator preferred.
• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods, with medical, dental and federal background checks completed, and a valid US driver's license.
• US citizenship required for facility credentials at this location.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and work outdoors in extreme cold.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, hazards and safety precautions of activated sludge treatment plants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work alone or in a team, and to handle multiple tasks at once.