Wastewater Operations Manager
Veolia North America

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Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website

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Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is responsible for overseeing wastewater treatment plants. This includes ensuring that work is compliant with contract terms and conditions; employees are working effectively and that the equipment and processes are operating properly.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures, and practices.
• Supervise employees, ensure that employees are properly trained and have resources to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Coach, develop and provide feedback to employees, both positive and corrective timely; complete performance appraisals and conduct performance meetings.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationship with customer; seek feedback and address concerns.
• Identify, and timely address operational problems and take corrective action as defined by policies.
• Prepare, maintain, complete, and submit paperwork and reports (manually and electronically) timely including work schedules, work orders, requisitions and technical reports.
• Determines proper operational procedures, process parameters and supervises implementation.
• Maintains an inventory of chemicals necessary for the efficient operation of the wastewater treatment plant.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; perform a variety of operation calculations to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.
• Monitor work performance and results on a regular basis including lab tests, equipment operations.
• Ensure a safe, neat and clean work environment, this includes work area and equipment.
• Model professional behavior at all times; report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.
• Comply with appearance and dress policies to ensure a safe and professional work environment.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as defined by policy, regulations, work practices, or customer.
• Work effectively in and assist in creating a team environment.
• Commitment to promoting and creating a safety culture and positive work environment.
• This description reflects the primary job duties; other job duties may be assigned.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Ability to wear a full and half face respirator.
• Able to sit periodically and for extended periods of time, climb ladders/stairs, reach below knees and above shoulders, kneel and crawl to access work areas.
• Able to enter and exit industrial vehicle.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and ability to reach forward and grasp.
• Ability to balance and walk on wet and slick surfaces, metal grates, narrow platforms, and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work in loud, cold, hot, wet and dry environments; inside or outside.
• Occasionally lift, push or pull up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Ohio Class II Wastewater Certification (Class III preferred, or able to obtain within 6 months of start date)
• 5 years of experience in a wastewater treatment industry
• Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing wastewater treatment plant equipment, instrumentation and associated systems.
• Experience and knowledge of wastewater treatment standards, regulations, federal, state and local laws.
• Experience and knowledge of water /wastewater treatment process engineering, water quality assurance, and maintenance strategy and laboratory procedures.
• 2 years of experience supervising employees and creating and assigning work schedules.
• Troubleshooting, problem solving and team building skills.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and understanding of cost control.
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient using PC, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Pass drug screens, physical and safety sensitive background check.
• Read and understand instructions/signs/directions in English.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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