Plant Manager (Waste Water)

R176 Veolia Water Ireland Limited; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full VHI cover

Pension

Education assistance

Job summary

Veolia Ireland is seeking a Plant Manager to lead wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations in Wicklow region, reporting to Uisce Éireann. You will oversee day-to-day operations, safety and compliance across multiple sites including Greystones, Knockrobin, The Murrough PS, Rathnew PS, Ashford PS and Rathdrum WWTP.

The role requires senior mechanical/electrical tradesperson or engineering background with operations and maintenance experience, strong people management and a track record of

Qualifications

• Senior mechanical/electrical tradesperson with people management experience or Engineering background with operations and maintenance experience.
• Operational experience on a water treatment site (Desirable).
• Management experience on a water/wastewater site (Desirable).
• Experience on a large operational water/wastewater treatment plant (Desirable).
• Ability to manage time and resources to meet timelines within budget.
• Strong communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day management of a on-site team of technicians.
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis of plant equipment faults.
• Carry out preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure PMs completed on time and safety procedures followed.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and manage subcontractors.
• Compile monthly site reporting and attend client liaison meetings.
• Promote safety, quality, compliance and improvement with QHSE team.
• Maximise site performance via cost control and optimisation programmes.

Skills

People management

Operations & maintenance

Water treatment

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Plant Manager

Location: Wicklow (Greystones, Knockrobin, The Murrough PS, Rathnew PS, Ashford PS, Rathdrum WWTP)

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm

• Background: Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company.
• We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy.
• We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.
• When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.
• It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
• We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Background: As a dynamic and progressive company, we encourage our employees to be ambitious and forward thinking so if you are seeking continued growth and have a drive to progress within an organisation Veolia Ireland can offer you career enhancement opportunities and the learning and development supports to achieve your goals. The successful candidate will manage WasteWater treatment plants and pumping stations in the Wicklow region. Veolia Operates and Maintains these sites on behalf of Uisce Eireann, and require a strong site lead to oversee the day to day elements of the site management.

Day to day of the role

• Responsible for all aspects of the contract deliverable to the Client including but limited to: Coordinate the day to day management of a team of technicians on-site
• Trouble-shooting and high-level investigation of utility plant equipment faults and failures - root cause analysis
• Carry out planned preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance as required
• Ensure PMs are completed on time
• Lead continuous improvement projects
• Good knowledge and understanding of CMMS systems
• Develop PMs and Job Plans as well as SOPs for plant equipment.
• Review maintenance programme periodically to ensure optimal uptime levels are achieved
• Support and comply with all safety procedures
• Organise and manage subcontractors
• Compile monthly site reporting
• Attend liaison meetings with client
• Actively lead and promote a culture of Safety, Quality, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement in conjunction with QHSE team
• Maximize the performance of the site through development and implementation of cost control and site optimisation programmes
• Implementation of contract variations from the employer

Required skills for this role

• Senior mechanical/electrical tradesperson with people management experience or Engineering background with operations and maintenance experience (maintenance manager etc.)
• Operational experience on a water treatment site (Desirable)
• Management experience on a water/wastewater site (Desirable)
• Previous experience on a large operational water/wastewater treatment plant (Desirable)
• Effectively manage time and resources to deliver on operational timelines within budget constraints (Essential)
• Good communication skills, and people management skills
• Desirable: Self-motivated individual with high achievement prospects

• Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company.
• We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy.
• We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

Please note: If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.