Water/Wastewater Production Manager

Veolia•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

Assist the Director of Operations in planning, directing, and overseeing production facilities in Veolia’s Pennsylvania systems, including Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Bloomsburg, and Dallas. The role covers the operation and maintenance of sources of supply, treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, electrical and mechanical equipment, instrumentation, and associated distribution infrastructure to provide customers with high-quality water at a reasonable cost. The position ensures that company, regulatory, and contractual requirements and standards are consistently met and calls for substantial operational, policy, regulatory, and legal knowledge, professionalism, and the ability to work with people at all levels of the division. The manager participates in community events and facility tours, assists Engineering with the design, construction, and eventual operation of water treatment plants across the operation, and promotes operational consistency and employee development. The role requires regular travel among four operating areas and availability for emergency consultation and response outside normal working hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
5–10 years of water utility experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
Supervisory experience.
Knowledge and experience in utility operations, including production, water treatment, construction, engineering, and utility accounting and procedures.
Operational and maintenance knowledge of wells, pumps, and related equipment.
Understanding of chemistry and processes for sampling and treatment procedures.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Google platform and Asset Management.
Ability to serve as project manager on capital projects.
Ability to prioritize and work on several projects simultaneously.
Valid driver’s license.
PA State Water Treatment Plant Operator’s License Class A, with all applicable subclasses, or ability to acquire it within a reasonable amount of time.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to inspect facilities, climb stairs and ladders, walk across uneven terrain, and access operating areas as required.
Availability for emergency consultation and response outside normal working hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a unionized work environment.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned special projects and project management work.
Complete regulatory reporting within required deadlines.
Maintain the integrity of sources of supply.
Operate, optimize, and maintain pumping and treatment processes and facilities, and document work in the Asset Management System.
Operate and maintain SCADA and related equipment.
Manage operations to support customer satisfaction and adhere to operating budgets.
Plan and deploy resources or support services.
Facilitate communication among personnel and departments.
Manage the system to division key performance indicators.
Develop and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensure departmental compliance with safety policies and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with Engineering on the development and implementation of capital projects and contracts.
Ensure staff maintain appropriate licenses and receive appropriate job training.
Assist in developing and administering the capital budget.
Provide leadership and motivation for personnel.
Manage staff according to collective bargaining agreements.
Participate in community events and facility tours.
Assist Engineering with the design, construction, and eventual operation of water treatment plants.
Promote structured operational consistency and employee development to prepare future leaders.
Be available for emergency consultation and response outside normal working hours.