Manager, Wastewater Treatment

Saputo Inc. • Lena, WI

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About The Position

The Manager, Wastewater Treatment is responsible for wastewater treatment operations and regulatory compliance, including required procedures, environmental guidelines, and reporting. The role manages the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and discharge operations, including work performed by third-party operators. It also oversees employees, budgets, preventive maintenance, safety programs, environmental training, equipment repairs, and support for wastewater and utilities capital projects. The manager works with contractors, suppliers, and engineering teams, supports cost containment, tracks utility usage, and champions projects to reduce the facility’s carbon footprint, water use, waste, and waste costs. The position also provides technical support to assess how proposed regulatory compliance activities may affect company operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or five years as a licensed Wastewater Treatment Operator with two years of progressive supervisory experience.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain WDNR Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators certification and applicable subclasses A1, A4, B, C, and P.
• Ability to perform and document tests required by state and federal agencies for wastewater treatment plant operation.
• Ability to perform daily and periodic checks and tests of the wastewater treatment process.
• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations, methods, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of machinery used for wastewater treatment and pumping stations.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment and ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions.
• Working knowledge of basic machinery preventive maintenance and repair.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal rules governing wastewater discharges and employee safety.
• Experience leading and following safety and security policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Ability to follow environmental policies and procedures and report and follow through on deficiencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader able to work across multiple functions and disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility operations to meet applicable regulatory requirements, ordinances, environmental permits, and discharge criteria.
• Plan, organize, assign, direct, and review wastewater treatment plant and discharge operations and maintenance, including work performed by third-party operators.
• Develop and implement techniques and methods to improve operating efficiency and reduce chlorides, BOD, TSS, and other constituents.
• Prepare daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and inspections, including Discharge Monitoring Reports, Stormwater/SWPPP, land application, spill reporting, DATCP tank inspections, Tier II, and Toxic Release Inventory Form R.
• Participate in environmental audits and lead corrective actions.
• Manage employees engaged in operating, planning, repairing, and maintaining the wastewater treatment system.
• Support wastewater and utilities capital projects, manage the operations budget, and exercise cost controls.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and the engineering team.
• Track utility usage and champion projects to reduce the facility’s carbon footprint, water use, waste, and waste costs.
• Oversee and support the plant preventive maintenance program and activities.
• Supervise emergency and unscheduled work and ensure appropriate follow-through and performance.
• Implement, supervise, and enforce department safety and risk management programs.
• Coordinate equipment repair or replacement to maintain plant effluent quality limits.
• Prepare and oversee maintenance and service work orders; support requisitions for tools, materials, equipment, and services.
• Inventory stored materials and parts for plant use.
• Oversee and manage plant environmental training activities.
• Manage employee selection, retention, development, training, disciplinary action, and performance.
• Provide technical support in reviewing proposed regulatory compliance activities for potential operational impacts.
• Follow Saputo’s Code of Ethics and values and perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation and benefits to help care for family.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager