Plant Manager - Water Treatment and Distribution Systems

Woodard & Curran • Monmouth, IL

96d • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Woodard & Curran is seeking a dedicated and experienced Plant Manager to oversee the daily operations and maintenance of the Monmouth, IL water treatment and distribution system. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and team development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in water treatment and distribution.
• Valid Illinois Class B Water Operator’s License.
• Strong computer skills including SCADA, Microsoft Office, and CMMS.
• Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work irregular hours and fulfill on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations and maintenance of the water treatment plant and distribution system in compliance with Illinois EPA regulations.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of the facility with minimal direct supervision.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities including scheduling, strategic pump and flow management, and residuals handling.
• Oversee SCADA systems, electrical and mechanical components, and remote communications.
• Ensure accurate sample collection and laboratory analysis.
• Maintain detailed operational logs and prepare the required reports.
• Respond to customer complaints and coordinate resolutions with city departments.
• Direct repair, maintenance, and construction activities on the production and distribution systems of the Water Department.
• Train staff on safety procedures, tools, and equipment.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of capital projects.
• Supervise 4 employees that have various responsibilities within the Water Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed.
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually.
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked.
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding.
• Paid short and long term disability.
• Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees