Plant Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Environmental Sciences.
• Ten (10) years of experience in Water Treatment Plant Operations or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Certified State of Florida Class A Water Plant Operator.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools of the mechanical trades related to the maintenance of the water plant machinery.
• Knowledge of modern laboratory techniques and procedures as related to the analysis of the public supply.
• Knowledge of process control systems.
• Skill in basic mathematics and chemistry.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, machines, equipment, materials and operating procedures of a modern water treatment and pumping plant.
• Ability to effectively schedule and supervise the work of operating, maintenance and laboratory personnel engaged in water plant operations and to direct in-service training programs.
• Ability to express oneself precisely, orally and in writing, and to be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Coordinates 24-hour plant operations and maintenance in accordance with federal and state requirements and departmental procedures.
• Schedules regular, preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment security systems, facilities and storage areas in order to minimize effect on water treatment plant operation.
• Inspects plant and monitor all stages of water treatment process.
• Corrects any equipment and treatment deficiencies.
• Responds to emergencies and determine remedial action.
• Directly supervise critical tasks such as installation of raw water pumps, high service pumps or changes in plant processes.
• Regulates dosages of chemicals applied to water during treatment.
• Checks water for turbidity, odors, alkalinity, chlorine residual and other requirements to assure compliance with water quality regulations.
• Maintains inventories of water treatment chemicals and spare parts for critical areas.
• Prioritizes, adjusts and coordinates plant activities to meet unforeseen scheduling changes or emergencies.
• Instruct, guide and check work.
• Reviews and enforces occupational health and safety rules and regulations.
• Issue safety equipment.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
• Responds to complaints and inquiries from the public regarding water treatment.
• Contacts other department personnel when assistance is required.
• Monitors for compliance and maintains all water related permits with Federal, State and Local Environmental agencies.
• Prepare yearly operation and maintenance budget
• Prepare quarterly performance measures based on budgetary standards