Industrial Wastewater Plant Manager

Woodard & Curran•Atlanta, GA

14d•$70,858 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is seeking a qualified Industrial Wastewater Plant Manager in Atlanta, Georgia to manage the wastewater treatment operations for a food & beverage manufacturing facility. This role involves leading staff in day-to-day operations, maintenance, management, and administrative duties, while also maintaining close client communication. The company fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth and flexibility.

Requirements

High School Degree or Equivalent.
Valid Georgia Driver's License required.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in wastewater treatment facilities, including laboratory.
Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.
Experience overseeing a budget of $1.0 million or more.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven track record with regulators.
Ability to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Nice To Haves

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Industrial wastewater experience will be a benefit in this position.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day operations and management of the facilities, including provision of trained staff 24/7
Day-to-day operations and management of the remote communications network and assigned SCADA network.
Implementation and management of an innovative predictive maintenance management program.
Administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects.
Emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, all alarm events, etc.
Provision of requested / required operations and compliance reporting to regulatory agencies and municipality.
Coordination and communication with assigned staff, client representatives, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms.
Ensure effective system operation and optimization.
Performing hands-on work and producing all required reports.
Coordinate the on-going daily operation of the utility system.