Lead Operator Water / Wastewater Plant

Job Description

Job Description

Subsidiary : KIRA Infrastructure

Job Title : Water / Wastewater Lead

Work Location : North Sound BOS – NAS Whidbey, WA

Labor Category : Full-Time | Non-Exempt | CBA (Union Represented)

Clearance Level : N / A

Travel Requirement : N / A

Pay Rate : $48.54 / hour

Health & Welfare : $7.15 / hour up to 40 hours / week

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description—it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we support. Our growth fuels programs, services, and lasting value for the Tribe, making every success a shared one.

For over 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries has delivered essential services to federal clients across the globe. Whether supporting logistics, information technology, cyber security, or facilities operations, we are united by a shared mission : to create meaningful economic opportunity and growth of the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve

Scope of Work :

Responsible for overseeing and performing a wide range of operational support to the Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant. This position serves as a lead, providing technical guidance, support, training and direction to other operators. In addition, the Lead provides documentation of operations for contract deliverables.

Responsibilities :

Water Plant Operations

• Operate and control treatment plant equipment to purify and clarify water for human or industrial use.
• Regulate flow of raw water and dosage of treatment chemicals (e.g., chlorine, polymer, fluoride) using electric motors, valves, and automated systems (SCADA / HMI).
• Monitor filtration and chemical mixing processes, adjust flow rates and pressure, and ensure proper water distribution.
• Perform backwashing, equipment cleaning, and routine maintenance using hand and power tools.
• Test water samples for acidity, turbidity, and chemical content using lab instruments.
• Record operational data and chemical levels. May also operate portable water-purification systems and assist with wastewater treatment as needed.

Wastewater Plant Operations

Minimum Requirements :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include but is not limited to a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and a 5-panel drug test, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Benefits :

We offer a flexible benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, TRICARE Supplemental, critical illness coverage, employee discounts, wellness seminars, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, optional long-term disability, paid leave, a 401(k) plan, and identity theft protection to support your health and financial well-being. For represented positions, the benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation :

If you have a disability or medical condition and need reasonable accommodation, please inform the designated recruiter during the hiring process.