Water Treatment Plant Supervisor

Tutor Perini

$187K — $312K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Active NYSDEC license required.
  • 5+ years experience in managing WTP operations.
  • In-depth knowledge of water treatment processes and maintenance practices.
  • Experience with NYSDEC regulatory compliance and permitting requirements.
  • Demonstrated leadership in supervising plant operators and maintenance teams.
  • Experience in groundwater control and dewatering systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily operations and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and staff.
  • Ensure compliance with NYSDEC regulations, permits, and environmental standards.
  • Oversee inspection and maintenance of treatment equipment and related infrastructure.
  • Manage water control and dewatering systems based on the Geotechnical Baseline Report (GBR).
  • Monitor treatment processes and implement performance improvements.
  • Manage maintenance contractors and regulatory correspondence.
  • Maintain regulatory records and promote a safe, efficient work environment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a significant infrastructure project in New York.
  • Leadership role with direct impact on plant operations and staff development.
  • Engagement in environmental compliance and safety standards.
  • Potential for process optimization and innovative improvements in water treatment.
Full Job Description
Expected hourly range for this position is $90.00 - $150.00 depending upon experience

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

All staffing agency inquiries must be directed exclusively to internal recruiter Matt Bachman at [redacted]. Direct contact from agencies to other employees is not permitted.

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Supervisor to join our Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project in White Plains, New York.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Water Treatment Plant Supervisor at Frontier-Kemper, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for overseeing the daily operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and performance of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP). This position provides leadership and direction to plant operators and maintenance personnel while ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant treatment of water in accordance with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) regulations and permit requirements. The Supervisor manages treatment processes, equipment, tanks, ponds, basins, drainage systems, underground water control systems, and associated appurtenances to ensure reliable plant operations and environmental compliance are maintained.
  • Supervise the daily operation and maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and plant personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with all NYSDEC regulations, permits, reporting requirements, and other regulating agencies' environmental standards if applicable.
  • Oversee the operation, inspection, and maintenance of treatment equipment, pumps, tanks, ponds, basins, drainage systems, and related infrastructure.
  • Manage water control and dewatering systems for anticipated groundwater inflows to shafts, tunnels, and chambers in accordance with the Geotechnical Baseline Report (GBR).
  • Monitor treatment processes, analyze operational data, and implement process improvements to maintain compliance and optimize performance.
  • Manage maintenance contractors, and correspondence/response efforts with regulatory bodies.
  • Maintain regulatory records and reports while ensuring a safe and efficient work environment through employee training and leadership.


REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Active New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) license required.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing and supervising Water Treatment Plant (WTP) operations.
  • Strong knowledge of water treatment processes, equipment, and maintenance practices.
  • Experience ensuring NYSDEC regulatory compliance, permitting, and reporting requirements.
  • Proven leadership experience supervising plant operators and maintenance personnel.
  • Experience with groundwater control, dewatering systems, and operations in tunneling, mining, heavy civil, or underground construction environments preferred.


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