Chief Wastewater Operator - Ohio

We are hiring a full-time on-site Chief Wastewater Operator to lead operations at our digester facility in Minster, OH. This position requires a current Ohio Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator certificate, Grade II or higher. The Chief Wastewater Operator will act as the senior technical authority for wastewater treatment and anaerobic digestion operations at the facility. The role is responsible for ensuring stable process performance, supervising and mentoring operators, maintaining regulatory compliance, and implementing continuous improvement. The position requires effective communication with plant staff, external vendors, regulatory contacts, and company leadership. This is a flexible role that may require on-call coverage, nights, or weekend hours as operational needs dictate. The final schedule will be determined with the successful candidate. Key Responsibilities - Provide day-to-day oversight and monitoring of plant and equipment performance, including hydraulic flows, temperatures, pH, COD, VFA, pressures, and renewable power generation. - Serve as the primary technical authority for biological processes, feedstock receiving, hydraulic pumping systems, chemical feed systems, filtration, phosphorus sequestration, solids removal, and biogas utilization. - Supervise, train, and mentor wastewater operations staff; assign tasks, deliver performance feedback, and support career development. - Oversee compliance audits, safety inspections, and routine reporting; ensure timely upload of required records into the company tracking systems. - Lead facility optimization efforts to improve feedstock handling, effluent quality, and renewable energy production. - Manage inventory of consumables (chemicals, reagents, and spare parts) using the CMMS and coordinate with vendors, contractors, and maintenance teams. - Ensure operations comply with state and local wastewater, air quality, and solid waste permits. - Maintain an active Ohio Wastewater Treatment Facili