Water & Wastewater Plant Manager

PRIDE Industries•Joint Base MDL, NJ

7d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Water/Wastewater Plant Manager oversees the treatment, collection, distribution and daily operations of water 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

Seven years of experience in water plant operations including five years in a supervisory role
Knowledge and understanding of applicable water and wastewater regulations
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
Bachelors in Business Administration or related field
Public Water Treatment System NJ T-4 (Required)
Public Water Distribution System NJ W-3 (Required)
Valid Driver's License
Fed Security Clearance
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 systems maintenance.
Ensures plant and operators comply with federal, state and local regulations through regular operational testing and maintaining meticulous recordkeeping.
Supervises employees; ensures a competent, motivated team through hiring, training, development, counseling and reviewing the performance of employees.
Establish and maintain line of communication with federal agencies, customers and local councils.
Ensures budgetary guidelines are met; prioritizes expenditures to stay within budget and assists in the preparation of capital and operations budgets.
Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring all equipment is in proper working condition.
Develops, maintains and submits regulatory compliance reports.
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.