Operations Supervisor

Veolia•East Rockaway, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

In coordination with the Plant Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for providing day-to-day oversight of department staff, shift operations, troubleshooting equipment problems, and generating work orders as needed. This role also provides operational, commercial, and personnel leadership to the plant shift operating teams to maintain efficient and cost-effective facility operations while ensuring compliance with all Corporate and Regulatory environmental, health, and safety rules and requirements.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a NYS 3A wastewater certification.
Ability to be delegated as Operator in charge.
High School Diploma or GED.
5+ years of experience working in a plant operations position.
Strong process control knowledge is a must.
Excellent reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational, scheduling, and prioritizing skills and abilities.
Ability to read and interpret data from maps, engineering drawings, blueprints, gauges and graphs.
Ability to understand/execute written and oral instructions, read/understand complex technical instructions.
Ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, and computer consoles.
Ability to interpret service manuals and drawings and write SOPs.
Excellent troubleshooting/problem solving skills.
Proficient in Windows, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, OPS, EAM & CMMS, and other computer-based systems.
Working knowledge of computerized PLC/SCADA systems, DCS control systems, computerized operating data acquisition and historical trending systems.
Working knowledge and skills of equipment specific to departmental needs and requirements.
Knowledge of and ability to perform standard laboratory sampling, testing, and documenting and maintaining all related records and reports.
Knowledge of normal and abnormal process and equipment conditions and capable of taking appropriate, safe actions.
Ability to operate complex controls, processes, and equipment.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant regulations, requirements & reporting.
Knowledge of proper Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures, and requirements.
Must be capable of being assigned in responsible charge of the facility with the ability to react to unplanned events.
Must have the ability to maintain effective working relations w/management, supervisors and staff.
Must have the ability to make decisions with no supervision.
Proven ability to successfully manage time and prioritize work.
Must be able to communicate well w/individuals at all skill, knowledge and experience levels.
Must be able to lead by example, lead, train and mentor all staff and team support personnel.
Must have the ability to lead the department/team effectively in all situations under any conditions.
Must be able to work closely with local contractors and vendors.
Must be able to work as a team in a teamwork-oriented environment.
Must be safety conscious and able to work independently with no supervision.
Valid NYS Driver’s license and the ability to meet risk management guidelines.
Possess a valid NY State Grade 3A Wastewater Treatment License.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology/Laboratory, or related fields preferred.
Experience with maintenance systems, project contract administration in the water/wastewater utilities industry is preferred.
4A license desired.

Responsibilities

Supervises a staff of Plant Operators and directs their daily duties.
Works with other plant departments, Engineering, and contractors to coordinate projects.
Leads and guides shift crews to monitor all facets of plant operations and incoming data.
Reviews all operations station worksheets for anomalies and errors.
Assists operations staff with troubleshooting operational issues.
Performs visual observations of process areas to ensure compliance and safety measures are met.
Processes laboratory data to make process control change suggestions.
Calculates MCRT, SVI, Detention Time, Hydraulic Loading, and other related process control measures.
Maintains a logbook for plant operations during the assigned shift.
Manages, evaluates, schedules, and develops O&M staff, ensuring adequate staffing.
Coordinates alternate staff in the event of absences.
Provides leadership and direction in response to alarms and abnormal conditions, and leads emergency response actions.
Evaluates the operation, maintenance, and performance of wastewater treatment facilities, processes, systems, and equipment.
Reviews and supervises the implementation of system improvements, including analyzing and optimizing existing system designs and operating parameters.
Oversees construction management personnel in implementing changes during facilities upgrades and startup.
Participates in the development and compliance of operating policies.
Completes reports documenting plant status, equipment, operating data, and operational events.
Collects data on unplanned outages and makes recommendations to minimize future occurrences.
Serves as the real-time shift interface with the Commercial Group.
Performs Issuer and Verifier functions utilizing Lock Out/Tag Out systems.
Manages Department contract deliverables and scheduling.
Responsible for ordering materials and supplies.
Ensures all equipment and processes are well maintained and functioning properly.
Ensures workstations and Treatment plant facilities are clean and safe.
Maintains proper operational documents and records.
Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner.
Operates equipment and processes manually and through instrument control panels.
Works an assigned shift, which may include weekends and holidays, responds to emergencies, and works additional hours as needed.
Operates company and client-owned vehicles.
Carries out other duties as assigned.