Water & Wastewater Plant Assnt Manager

PRIDE Industries•McGuire Air Force Base, NJ

6d•$75,000 - $82,500•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Water/Wastewater Plant Assistant Manager oversees the treatment, collection, distribution and daily operations of plant facilities in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Employees in this job class must be detail oriented. This job requires advanced knowledge and understanding of applicable water and wastewater regulations.

Requirements

Five years of experience in water plant operations including three years in a supervisory role;
Knowledge and understanding of applicable water and wastewater regulations
Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
Must be familiar with Federal, State and Local Rules and Regulations pertaining to public water and waste water systems
Skill in estimating time and materials common to the trade
Ability to develop capital projects to improve plant operations and treatment methods and equipment
Supervisory skills to hire qualified employees, provide for their professional development, administer performance management and disciplinary processes effectively, and address employee relations appropriately
Ability to effectively supervise and develop assigned team to meet production/service goals while adhering to safety policies and rules
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations and respond to inquiries by senior management, customers and/or employees
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team, customers and public
Advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software
Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation
Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business, operational and strategic management problems
Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time
Associates
Fed Security Clearance
State Waste Water License
Valid Driver's License
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:
Monitoring gauges, controls, and/or computer systems
Lifting materials up to 35 pounds
Bending and stooping
Climbing ladders

Responsibilities

Plans and develops work schedules, equipment usage schedules and procedures for system maintenance.
Ensures plant and operators comply with federal, state and local regulations through regular operational testing and maintaining meticulous record keeping.
Daily inspections of wells, pumps, motors, valves, and electrical panels.
Daily inspections of storage, mixing and holding tanks.
Daily inspection of chemical feed systems and metering devices.
Daily inspection of plant general maintenance and corrosion control.
Maintenance of distribution systems, hydrants, valves and flushing operations.
Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring all equipment is in proper working condition.
Maintains and verifies SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are operational and within tolerance through manual testing.
Acts as a technical resource to field personnel and actively engages in field issues.
Reviews work in progress and completed to ensure that work is performed according to instructions.
Participates in a variety of departmental and other meetings on a regular basis.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.