Assistant Plant Manager, Industrial Wastewater — NJ N-1

Woodard and Curran in; Bound Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Certification support

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm focused on clean water and healthy communities. We are seeking a full-time Assistant Plant Manager with a New Jersey N-1 license to lead groundwater remediation facility operations in Bridgewater, NJ, partnering with the Plant Manager to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of multiple treatment systems.

This role balances technical problem-solving, leadership, project management, and environmental

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in water, wastewater, groundwater remediation, stormwater treatment, industrial treatment, or related environmental operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading operators, maintenance personnel, contractors, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, technical specifications, and operational data.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process troubleshooting skills.
• Experience supporting preventive maintenance, asset management, equipment reliability, and process improvement programs.
• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, startups, or process modifications.
• Knowledge of environmental permits, compliance requirements, sampling programs, and reporting processes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and facility management software, including Hach WIMS and Utility Cloud.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of groundwater and stormwater treatment systems.
• Help ensure regulatory compliance with permits, reporting requirements, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and support asset management and equipment reliability programs.
• Assist with process optimization initiatives to improve system performance and efficiency.
• Manage and oversee contractors performing maintenance, construction, and specialty services.
• Support environmental sampling programs, reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in budget management and tracking of operational expenditures.
• Assist with capital improvement projects, equipment installations, and system upgrades.
• Promote a strong safety culture and help ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Build positive relationships with clients, regulators, vendors, and site personnel.
• Provide support during operational emergencies, planned outages, and occasional after-hours activities.

Skills

Water operations

Team leadership

P&ID interpretation

Electrical troubleshooting

Asset management

Capital projects

Environmental permits

Communication skills

MS Office

Driver's license

Tools

Hach WIMS

Utility Cloud

Job description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm focused on clean water and healthy communities. We are seeking a full-time Assistant Plant Manager with a New Jersey N-1 license to lead groundwater remediation facility operations in Bridgewater, NJ, partnering with the Plant Manager to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of multiple treatment systems.

This role balances technical problem-solving, leadership, project management, and environmental