Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager
About The Position
The Probst Group is seeking an Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager to support customers and enhance the operation of their industrial wastewater treatment system in Richland Center, WI. The Assistant Plant Manager will help lead the safe, compliant, reliable, and efficient operation of industrial wastewater treatment systems. This role involves working closely with the Plant Manager, Operators, Technical Services leadership, and client representatives, providing a strong field presence, sound judgment, and clear communication. The Assistant Plant Manager will offer operational support during normal business hours, after hours, and on weekends as needed, while driving daily execution, team accountability, operational improvement, and client confidence.
Requirements
- Completion of an Associate or higher degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
- Must be able to respond onsite within 45 minutes when on call
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Basic understanding of chemical, biological, and environmental science
- Ability to read P&IDs, controls narratives, and O&M manuals
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to obtain Advanced Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certifications for the following subclasses: A1 – Suspended Growth Processes, A5 – Anaerobic Treatment of Liquid Waste, B – Solids separation, C – Biological solids/sludge handling, processing, and reuse, P – Total Phosphorus
Nice To Haves
- 4-6+ years in wastewater operations, or commissioning & start-up of wastewater equipment
- 3+ years of team leadership experience
- Advanced Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wastewater Certifications or other state equivalent certifications
- Advanced understanding of chemical, biological, and environmental science
Responsibilities
- Work with team members on their individual growth & development plans, ensuring that personnel follow our Core Values
- Voice strategic initiatives from the team to next-level leadership
- Develop and distribute task lists following designated Company Work Instructions on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to all plant staff
- Actively participate in Department Meetings
- Generate team KPI summaries and drive accountability for team KPI performance
- Lead performance discussions (reviews, PIPs, etc) for direct reports
- Review and approve time sheets and vacation requests
- Review plant process operating data and provide comments, observations, and recommendations
- Escalate process, compliance, safety, mechanical, staffing, or customer-related concerns to the Plant Manager and senior management as appropriate
- Oversee onsite laboratory analysis of wastewater samples for process control and verify that required samples are submitted to certified laboratories as needed
- Provide wastewater troubleshooting and operational support in both field and office environments
- Maintain accurate records of operations, maintenance activities, process data, and compliance-related information
- Assist with the administration of the preventive maintenance program through MaintainX or other CMMS platforms, including assigning and following up on tasks
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and support the repair of equipment within the scope of operations contracts, while assisting with Health & Safety initiatives at the facility
- Participate in On-Call rotations after hours and on weekends
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
