Assistant Plant Manager - Wastewater Treatment

Veolia Environnement SA•Naugatuck, CT

1h•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Assistant Plant Manager, described in the posting as a Deputy Site Leader, supports the Site Leader with daily operations at a water or wastewater treatment facility. The role helps ensure site activities meet organizational goals and operating standards, assists with operational challenges, communicates goals and procedures to employees, and promotes a collaborative work environment. The Assistant Plant Manager may lead site operations when the Site Leader is absent. The role supports safety, regulatory and contractual compliance, reliable project delivery, customer relationships, cost control, and operational improvement. It includes coaching and mentoring team members, coordinating resources, supporting client communications, and monitoring site-level financial transactions and performance. The position typically supervises fewer than 10 full-time-equivalent employees and may independently manage facilities generally under 1 MGD or support the Site Leader at facilities generally between 1 and 5 MGD. The work environment usually has a moderate noise level. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a Connecticut Class I Wastewater Operator Certification; the employee must be able to obtain a Class III Wastewater Operator Certification within 36 months of employment. The stated pay range is $110,000 to $120,000 per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of leadership experience, including two years in a supervisory or lead role, focused on assisting leadership and contributing to operational success.
Connecticut Class I Wastewater Operator Certification.
Ability to obtain a Class III Wastewater Operator Certification within 36 months of employment.
Comprehensive understanding of unit processes applicable to water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
Ability to support team performance, coach and mentor colleagues, and contribute to operational and leadership development.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Physical ability to talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, sit, use hands, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and taste or smell; regularly lift 10–25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
Knowledge of water treatment processes, including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems used in water or wastewater facilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and with data entry and management systems.
Knowledge of SCADA systems.
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Familiarity with water quality testing and analysis techniques.
Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements.
Basic troubleshooting skills for equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

Assist the Site Leader in managing daily operations and addressing operational challenges.
Communicate site goals, procedures, and updates to team members and support clear communication across the site.
Promote teamwork, a positive work culture, and effective resource management.
Support team performance through evaluation, coaching, mentoring, and skill development.
Support client communications, handle client-facing responsibilities when needed, and respond promptly and professionally to customer concerns.
Promote a safety-first culture, implement and enforce safety protocols, conduct safety checks or audits, and provide safety training and awareness programs.
Monitor and report safety performance metrics, including incidents and near-misses.
Oversee site contract execution and ensure adherence to environmental, health, safety, operating, maintenance, and emergency response procedures.
Monitor project delivery, maintain quality and consistent results, and coordinate problem resolution and competing priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders and collaborate to improve customer satisfaction.
Identify and implement operational efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives; support budgeting, cost control, and monitoring of site-level financial transactions.
Work with cross-functional teams to optimize resource use and minimize downtime.
Help maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency and implement process improvements.
Step in to lead site operations in the Site Leader’s absence.
Manage facilities generally under 1 MGD independently, or support the Site Leader at facilities generally between 1 and 5 MGD.
Align responsibilities with the supervisor when working as part of a common project.