Operations Area Supervisor - Wastewater Treatment

EPS Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A water infrastructure specialist in Cork is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operational Supervisor to manage operators and ensure compliance with contracts. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or science, excellent communication skills, and experience in managing teams. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional development

CPD accredited employer

Collaborative work environment

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Qualifications

• Degree standard is required.
• Must have a full clean driving licence.
• Experience in managing operational staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team and oversee wastewater treatment operations.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Conduct routine operational and maintenance activities.
• Monitor treatment processes for cost-effectiveness.
• Provide guidance to on-call team for after-hours tasks.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Good command of English

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

About the Role

EPS require a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operational Supervisor. The work involves managing a team of operators, craftspeople and operational scientists on various wastewater treatment plants in the Cork region. The role requires a good understanding of the wastewater treatment process and the contractual and compliance requirements of DBO contracts. This is a multi-disciplined organisation and job role, so all experienced applicants from associated disciplines are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Excellent time management and flexibility. Both clients and operational staff will be in regular contact with the Area Supervisor - therefore the role requires someone who can manage time effectively for themselves and those they work with.
• Successful candidate must be self-motivated, a self-starter who manages their time for the benefit of the particular activity they are involved in. Flexibility in start and finish times is vital to ensure completion of activities.
• Management of the routine operational, maintenance and process activities as required at the treatment plants and the associated pumping stations as directed by EPS Senior Management.
• Ensuring contractual requirements are managed to produce positive outcomes for EPS and the client.
• Responsible for managing the routine process monitoring of the treatment processes to ensure compliance and cost effectiveness of the various O&M contracts in place.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing operational staff.
• A good command of the English language is required, and the ability to communicate well both face to face and on the phone at all levels within the company and with clients and statutory bodies is essential.
• The operational contracts require regular call out and stand by and weekend plant checks. The Area Supervisor will be available to guide and direct the on call team to ensure contractual compliance and cost effective solutions are implemented in an out-of hours environment.
• The role involves general duties both inside and outside in all weathers. The job will involve assisting the operational team members to complete tasks.
• The role will also include arranging for operatives and technicians to cover holidays, sickness and training.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good use of reading English and excellent inter-personal skills and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and ability to use spreadsheets and other basic computer programs necessary.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively on your own or in a team environment.
• Have a willingness to learn and be challenged in the water and wastewater Industry.

Qualifications

• The role requires someone of degree standard. An engineering and/or science degree is desirable.
• The person will live in the locality and be able to ensure timely access to the sites within the responsibility of the role - therefore a full clean driving licence is obligatory.

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• CPD accredited employer
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group

We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.

If you are interested in working with us but are not sure if the role above is for you, please feel free to get in touch for an informal discussion about what we do and what you could bring to the team. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, please let our recruiting team know.

Speak to our recruiting team on 022-31200 or email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Profile

Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.

We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country\'s water infrastructure.

Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer\'s outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.