Plant Manager III
Company: Veolia North America
Location: Wilton
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionAbout Veolia North AmericaA subsidiary of
Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of
water, waste and energy management services, including water, and
wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and
disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps
commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and
municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in
Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000
employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
Please visit our website -www.veolianorthamerica.com.Job
DescriptionBENEFITSVeolia's comprehensive benefits package includes
paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision
insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate
in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. - Pay
and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in
their collective bargaining agreement. -Position Purpose: -Plans,
organizes, and manages the daily operation, maintenance and testing
of large / complex water and/or wastewater systems, public works
and or multi-sites. - Assures its compliance with established
environmental, safety, operating, and emergency response
procedures. - Maintains ongoing client interface to keep client
informed and enhance client relations.Primary
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manages the daily operation and maintenance of a water and
wastewater system and ensures compliance with operational, QA/QC,
safety, environmental, and performance metrics. Typically works
through Operations, Maintenance and/or Lab Supervisors to ensure
that plant resources are being utilized to achieve project
objectives. - Teaches cost control and provides effective counsel /
direction, especially where corrective actions are needed.
- Manages the human resource functions of the facility or unit
including hiring and firing, salary and job change actions, and
coaching and counseling team. - Works with the HSE and training
team to ensure that all personnel receive safety and process
training. Coaches and counsels managers, supervisors and leads to
improve technical skills, supervisory, interpersonal and problem
resolution skills. - Works to identify and provide opportunities
for the team to learn new skills and techniques. - Administers
labor agreements to ensure compliance and effectively deal with
representative labor union(s).
- Reviews and evaluates water reports, records, logs, and graphs
to confirm adequacy of present and projected water needs. - Ensures
that uniform monitoring and recordkeeping are performed facility
wide. - Prepares reports concerned with chemical and
bacteriological analyses of water for administrative purposes and
regulatory agencies.
- Administers client contracts to ensure compliance and customer
satisfaction and prompt identification and client notification of
scope changes.
- Performs all baseline client relations duties, including
preparation and presentation of progress and special reports.
- -Participates in client meetings, special award programs and
handles resolution of client service problems in a professional
manner.
- Assists with the preparation and/or review of reports to
regulatory agencies and assists with public relations duties as
necessary.
- Develops site objectives in conjunction with Area Manager and
assists managers and supervisors in developing goals and activities
in their respective areas in order to meet overall business
-objectives. - Establishes the standards, guidelines, and objective
measures to monitor progress. - Regularly identifies, evaluates,
and implements improvements to improve utility reliability,
regulatory compliance and/or cost effectiveness.
- Actively seeks new work scope with both existing client(s) and
in the surrounding area with new clients.
- Evaluates employee performance, matches abilities and job
requirements, and capitalizes on talents to effectively meet
business objectives. - Ensures that business initiatives and
progress toward goals are effectively communicated to
employees.
- Proactively manages safety, plant appearance and environmental
issues and ensures compliance with Federal and State standards
including Hazardous Waste Disposal and Air Quality Standards. -
Ensures that issues are identified and addressed and elevated, if
necessary, in a timely manner. -
- Maintains an up-to-date plan of action to be taken in event of
emergencies such as machinery, equipment, or power failure, or need
to release dammed water to affect flood control. - Manages
emergencies in an effective manner.
- Executes capital and facility improvement plans as
required.
- May oversee construction and maintenance of roads and
communication lines used in operating water supply systems. -
Oversees contractors as required.Work Environment:
- Spends 50% of time in the operations environment and 50% of
time in the office environment.
- May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and
drive a company vehicle to perform duties.
- Occasional travel for training or meetings.
- Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations
hazards including dust, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals,
rotating machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work temperatures,
slippery surfaces, water, and electrical
hazards.QualificationsEducation/Experience/Background:
- Degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent related
experience with completion of an accredited management course.
- At least seven years progressive management experience within a
water /wastewater treatment environment with thorough knowledge of
the methods, techniques, principles, and practices of
water/wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater
collection. - Supervisory experience of 10 or more employees is
highly desirable. Internal management experience preferred.
- Lab experience for permit testing requirements.
-Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to effectively
manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials, facilities,
funds, and reputation).
- Thorough knowledge of Process / Operations Management, QA/QC
procedures, Safety, Environmental and Facilities / Capital
Equipment Management with expertise in more than one area of
general knowledge requirements.
- Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem
resolution, resolve conflicting priorities and to meet assignment
deadlines within a team environment. -
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex process problems and
manage remedial action.
- Demonstrated knowledge of budget preparation and cost control
and have the ability to forecast budget, staffing and equipment
needs.
- Demonstrated effective communication, presentation, and
interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all
levels of personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete,
and easily understood written communications and reports.
- Strong PC skills with proficiency in word processing,
spreadsheet and database software and the ability to optimize the
use of technology and systems to communicate, manage budget and to
streamline processes and increase efficiency. - Familiarity with
maintenance, operation, regulatory reporting, and cost estimating
software.
- Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility
required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
- Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and
regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct and other
Company policies and procedures.
- Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if
required by site.Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Highest level of certification as a water/wastewater operator
required by site. - If from another state, must achieve
certification within one year of appointment to Plant Operations
Manager.
- Valid Driver's license and safe driving record.
- HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response)
Level I and II certification if required by site.Physical
Requirements:
- Amount of time spent - Standing 25%, Sitting 50%, Walking
25%
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach
with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or
crouch and enter confined spaces.
- May be required to use ladders or stairs.
- May occasionally be required to lift 50 to 60 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust
focus.Additional InformationWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran
status.Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits
information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company
reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject
to applicable law.
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