Environmental Operations Lead (Industrial Wastewater Treatment)

JLL•White Plains, NY

6d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking an Environmental Operations Lead for a premier technology client account in Poughkeepsie, NY. This role involves supervising, leading, and monitoring all environmental and industrial water treatment plant operations for the Mid-Hudson Valley. The position requires a balance of supervisory duties and active participation in billable project work, including shaping team strategy, overseeing complex projects, building client relationships, and mentoring staff. The Environmental Operations Lead will support daily operations, personnel management, regulatory compliance, and long-term planning of Environmental Compliance programs and the Industrial Water Treatment Plant. The successful candidate will collaborate with Facility management to ensure optimal operations and lead a team of Water Treatment Plant operators at client locations in Poughkeepsie, NY, and Yorktown Heights, NY. Candidates should be local to the Mid-Hudson Valley area with a strong background in industrial water treatment and demonstrated leadership abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, environmental science, civil engineering or related field
HSSE experience in corporate facilities, manufacturing, research, or maintenance operations
Ability to read and interpret building layouts, system drawings, and manufacturers' equipment specifications
Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements; experience managing compliance and agency interactions
Thorough knowledge of environmental regulations relating to air, water, solid waste, and material recovery/recycling
Emergency Response Team (ERT) experience including HAZWOPER
Effective time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed efficiently and safely
Effective interpersonal communication across various organizational levels and with external customers and vendors
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Ability to adhere to Company policies and promote Company safety standards; demonstrated honesty and trustworthiness
Proven ability to provide excellent client service and collaborate positively with clients
Candidates must be local to the Mid-Hudson Valley area
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

New York State Grade 4A Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator Certification

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, expertise, and direction for IWTP plant operations; supervise staff performing general operations activities and handling customer issues or complaints; prioritize tasks, schedule and assign maintenance requests, ensure work completion on schedule, and establish clear performance expectations.
Collect, report, and track environmental monitoring at relevant locations; complete and maintain facility operating records; conduct storm water compliance inspections, sampling, reporting, and training in accordance with State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPEDES) Permit, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and Industrial Storm Water General Permit (ISWGP) provisions.
Hire, train, deliver performance evaluations, and enforce discipline; verify and approve time; manage equipment, tools, chemicals, and technology; perform supervisory tasks for department personnel.
Participate in development and implementation of long-range plans, programs, and schedules; develop and implement budget and resource allocation; determine goals and objectives requiring emphasis; coordinate accurate management and oversight of all waste water treatment operations to ensure consistent and safe services.
Identify, troubleshoot, and address issues with treatment, production, and delivery methods, equipment, and facilities; evaluate maintenance and treatment standards; troubleshoot equipment failures; perform audits and provide technical and mechanical direction.
Plan, control, supervise, and coordinate activities and evaluate work completion; participate in and conduct staff meetings to ensure equipment availability, reliability, and capacity in support of waste water and non-contact cooling water treatment activities.
Monitor and oversee IWTP performance to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; supervise chemical use and application; oversee laboratory analysis on plant samples; file necessary paperwork; optimize services and maintenance activities.
Identify and implement methods to improve production and effectiveness.