Area Manager

Nexus Water Group • Kiawah Island, SC

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About The Position

Nexus Water Group is a regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 12 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces. The South Carolina Water Utilities team, a subsidiary of Nexus Water Group, delivers water and wastewater services. The Area Manager joins the Field Operations department and manages field operations to ensure efficient and effective use of equipment, materials, and staffing. The role coordinates communications among directors, engineers, customers, and supervisors and administers specific personnel actions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Advanced vocational skills and knowledge of water and wastewater operations and management, potentially acquired through Class A or B certification in water and wastewater operations.
• Five to ten years of directly related experience in water and wastewater treatment or operations, including at least three years in a managerial role.
• Class A or B certification in Biological Wastewater and Water Treatment and Distribution, issued by the state.
• Driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Construction-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a high-performing team while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Communicate effectively with directors, engineers, contractors, customers, supervisors, and field staff.
• Initiate problem-solving for facility operations and resolution of customer inquiries.
• Lead supervisors and local teams; establish priorities, check work in progress, evaluate completed work, and provide field training as necessary.
• Assist with hiring, terminations, performance reviews, merit increases, and employee warnings.
• Review daily operator logs for sewer treatment facilities, water treatment plants, and ASR water wells for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Conduct routine on-site inspections of facilities to ensure satisfactory operation and maintenance and compliance with permits and regulatory agency requirements.
• Manage team performance and development.
• Oversee and support departmental goals and objectives.
• Manage field operations to ensure the efficient and effective use of equipment, materials, and staffing.

Benefits

• 401(k) company match.
• Vacation accrual starting at three weeks per year.
• Ten company-paid holidays per year.
• Sixteen hours of paid floating time per year.
• Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance, among other benefit plans.
• Training, professional certifications, and education allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED