Field Supervisor Operations

Veolia Environnement SA • Jersey City, NJ

75d • $80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The incumbent will be accountable for assigning daily field work assignments, supervising and inspecting maintenance, repair and installation work performed by field technicians. The position involves supporting field work with field employees, coordinating and scheduling a variety of maintenance, installation and repair projects for the water and sewer systems in the Jersey City water system, and allocating and assigning work crews to specific jobs based on job requirements and staffing ability. The incumbent will also supervise and inspect maintenance, repair and installation work to be completed in the Jersey City water system, perform documented safety inspections of system maintenance crews and inspectors during daily field inspections, and respond to field complaints or problems received from customers by conducting physical site inspections. Additional responsibilities include investigating sites for planned projects, participating in developing and implementing the department’s operational scheduling and standard operating procedures, and providing backup to other supervisors as directed. The incumbent must be able to respond to emergency calls and work extended hours as needed, and must comply with health, safety, and environmental protection programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5-7 years experience working in public water supply transmission and distribution systems preferred.
• 2-3 years experience in construction field experience.
• 2-3 years supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge in methods, practices, procedures, materials and equipment associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems.
• Ability to effectively supervise skilled and unskilled employees.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering plans and drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Google applications, Docs, Sheets, Email.
• Experience in use and knowledge of computerized maintenance CMMS systems preferred.

Nice To Haves

• NJ DEP W-1 operators license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License, class B with tanker/Haz-Mat endorsements preferred or obtained within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support field work with field employees.
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance, installation and repair projects for the water and sewer systems.
• Allocate and assign work crews to specific jobs based on job requirements and staffing ability.
• Supervise and inspect maintenance, repair and installation work.
• Perform documented safety inspections of system maintenance crews.
• Respond to field complaints or problems from customers.
• Investigate sites for planned projects to determine necessary safety precautions.
• Participate in developing and implementing operational scheduling and standard operating procedures.
• Provide backup to other supervisors as directed.
• Assist in compliance with contract deliverables.
• Communicate appropriate information as needed.
• Respond to emergency calls and work extended hours as needed.
• Comply with all organization safety procedures.
• Set the tone for safety and housekeeping.
• Provide daily quality control and assurance checks.
• Lead by example.
• Accountable for personnel issues.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Savings accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteering.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Sick leave – 56 hours.
• Observed Holidays – 11 days.
• Flexible Time Off for vacation.
• Eligible for up to 5% Annual Performance Bonus.

What This Job Offers

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