Operations Manager Plants

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District•Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Operations Manager Plants manages or assists in managing the daily operational activities of a major wastewater treatment plant or several smaller plants, including wastewater treatment processes and discharge quality. The role is responsible for regulatory permit compliance and interaction with regulatory agencies, and helps plan, staff, and organize plant operations. It directs, develops, and motivates staff to support operational objectives and the District’s strategic business plan. The position oversees personnel and their performance against operational and maintenance goals, promotes a safe work environment, and supervises maintenance planning and scheduling, including long-range maintenance schedules and preventive and corrective maintenance programs. In coordination with the Engineering Department, the manager plans and initiates facility projects and works with consultants and contractors on design and construction. Other duties include responding to public concerns and complaints, preparing and monitoring budgets, maintaining records, preparing reports, assisting with District policies, training personnel, and requisitioning supplies and materials. Related work may be performed as required or delegated by the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in wastewater treatment plant operation and maintenance, or equivalent relevant experience.
Valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
Must pass a Non-D.O.T. drug test; the position is designated safety sensitive under MSD's Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures.
Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering license.
Thorough knowledge of chemical, physical, and biological wastewater treatment processes.
Thorough knowledge of wastewater treatment plant machinery, equipment, materials, and operating practices.
Considerable knowledge of hydraulics and physics.
Considerable knowledge of policies and procedures for operating, monitoring, and evaluating departmental activities.
Considerable skill in planning and supervising the work of others.
Considerable skill in maintaining a safe work environment while complying with established safety standards.
Considerable skill in managing and coordinating work with contractors and vendors.
Skill in conducting research and performing investigations.
Considerable skill in forming and maintaining effective working relationships with governmental and industrial officials.
Considerable skill in keeping records and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

Manage or assist in managing daily operations of a major wastewater treatment plant or multiple smaller plants.
Control wastewater discharge quality and treatment processes.
Ensure regulatory permit compliance and interact with regulatory agencies.
Direct, develop, and motivate staff to meet objectives supporting the District’s strategic business plan.
Assist with planning, staffing, and organizing wastewater treatment plant operations.
Assign and supervise personnel and help manage employee performance against operational and maintenance goals.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with the District’s Health & Safety programs.
Supervise maintenance planning and scheduling, including development of long-range maintenance schedules.
Coordinate with Engineering to plan and initiate projects to maintain, upgrade, and improve facilities.
Develop preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
Work with consultants and contractors on design and construction projects.
Address public concerns and complaints.
Prepare budgets and monitor them throughout the fiscal year.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Assist in establishing and administering District policies.
Train personnel and/or supervise personnel training programs.
Requisition parts, supplies, and other materials needed for operations and maintenance.
Perform related work as required or delegated by the supervisor.