Operations Manager

Aqua Engineers Inc.•Wahiawa, HI

21d•$54 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing and directing the strategic and operational objectives for a water and/or wastewater operations department. This role involves overseeing the department's operations, contributing to the company's strategic plan, executing the annual operations plan, and providing management and supervision to operations staff. The position also requires developing and maintaining contracts and professional relationships with operations clients.

Requirements

Possesses general work-related skills at a level consistent with completion of a high school program or equivalent, including written and verbal communication skills, computational and computer skills, and mathematical knowledge.
Possesses knowledge of the practices and procedures used in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and pumping plant equipment and the various types of wastewaters and associated problems and processes at a level expected of a State of Hawaii Grade IV WWTP or Grade II WTP Operator.
Possesses knowledge of sampling methods and the physical and chemical tests used in treatment plant control, hazards and safety practices involved in working around high voltage equipment and moving machinery, process quality control requirements and remedial measures in dealing with process malfunctions and emergencies, at a level expected of a State of Hawaii Grade IV WWTP or Grade II WTP Operator.
Possesses knowledge of practices and procedures used in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
Possesses knowledge of practices and procedures used in the preventive maintenance, rehabilitation and repair of wastewater collection systems, and types and uses of collection system equipment.
Possesses knowledge of state, federal and local regulations pertaining to wastewater and related safety topics.
Has the ability to read and interpret meters and gauges, record readings and maintain operation records and use basic mechanic hand and power tools.
Has the ability to use scheduling software programs used by the company.
Has the ability to use computerized maintenance software used by the company. (i.e., Ops 10/Antero/Field Aware/SCADA)
Has the ability to prepare more complex documents in Microsoft Word, including creating tables, charts, graphs and other elements.
Has the ability to use Microsoft Excel to analyze data, including the use of formulas, functions, lookup tables and other standard spreadsheet elements.
Possesses a valid driver license.
Possesses a valid State of Hawaii Grade IV WWTP Operator License or Grade II WTP License and Grade II DSO License.

Responsibilities

Managing and directing the water and/or wastewater operations department.
Participating in the development and implementation of the company’s strategic plan.
Responsible for the execution of the water and/or wastewater operations department annual operations plan.
Providing management and supervision to operations staff.
Developing and maintaining contracts and professional relationships with operations clients.
Considering the way the work affects other employees outside the department or functional area.
Organizing projects or the work of others.
Providing leadership and motivation to others.
Re-prioritizing work in response to changes in circumstance.
Devising effective solutions to situations encountered based on the general goals and objectives of the function.
Drawing conclusions using inference and logic.
Communicating with clients on operations matters.
Effectively communicating opinions and extrapolations of information collected and synthesized/analyzed.
Resolving conflicts that may arise between employees, between employees and customers/clients, or with the public, other legal entities or governmental authorities.
Convincing others to take actions, or to behave in a specific way desired by the employee.
Compiling, analyzing and preparing information in an effective written form, including correspondence, reports, articles, or other documentation.