Wastewater System Superintendent

Dexterra

$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years as a W5 licensed superintendent in Maryland.
  • At least 3 years managing advanced wastewater treatment plants.
  • Thorough knowledge of MDE Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
  • Active Maryland Wastewater Treatment (W5) License required; WA License is highly valued.
  • Experience with MDE operations and reporting requirements is essential.
  • Fluent in English reading, writing, and speaking.

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily operations of the treatment plant and associated systems.
  • Optimize treatment processes for maximum efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with EPA and state environmental standards.
  • Prepare and submit necessary discharge monitoring reports.
  • Supervise and train plant operators and technicians.
  • Manage work schedules, hiring, and disciplinary actions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on plant upgrades or construction.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead in a critical environmental sector.
  • Hands-on involvement in community health and safety initiatives.
  • Professional development through training and evaluation of staff.
  • Engagement with key stakeholders and contractors for infrastructure projects.
Full Job Description
The Wastewater System Superintendent manages the daily operations, maintenance, and personnel of the wastewater treatment plant and collection systems at CMI's customer site in Beltsville, MD. Key Job Functions • Directs the daily operations of the treatment plant, pumping stations, and sewer lines. • Reviews treatment processes and makes adjustments to maximize efficiency. • Ensures plant effluent meets Federal (EPA) and State Departments of Environmental Quality standards (e.g., NPDES permits). • Prepares and submits discharge monitoring reports. • Supervises, trains, and evaluates plant operators and maintenance technicians. • Coordinates work schedules and handles hiring or disciplinary actions. • Works with key stakeholders and contractors to plan, review, and manage plant upgrades or infrastructure construction • Perform other management related duties as required Qualifications • High School diploma; Bachelors degree preferred • Must have at least 5 years experience as a W5 licensed superintendent in the State of Maryland and at least 3 years of experience of management and oversight of wastewater treatment plants with advanced treatment systems • Must have a thorough knowledge of MDE Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and have experience preparing and submitting such reports in MD for the last 3 years • Must be licensed as Maryland (MD) Wastewater Treatment (W5) Activated Sludge with Class (WA) Advanced Wastewater Treatment • License must be at least Class W5 Wastewater Treatment Superintendent. WA Wastewater Treatment Superintendent License is highly recommended and valued • Must have thorough experience of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) wastewater systems operations, maintenance, and reporting requirements • Must submit license(s) with resume • Must be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language • Must be able to pass a government background check Additional Information COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS • Teamwork • Results orientation/operational excellence • Holding self and other accountable • Operational business thinking

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