Business Unit Manager, East Business Unit

Metropolitan Council; El Segundo (CA); In loco; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Metropolitan Council is seeking a Business Unit Manager for the East Unit to provide leadership for four wastewater treatment plants, guiding operations, maintenance, and staff in compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The role oversees budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and performance management.

You will develop short- and long-term plans, monitor process performance, and collaborate with engineers and management to improve efficiency and safety.

Competenze

• Education/experience combinations listed in the job posting, e.g., high school diploma with 12+ years, or associate degree with 10+ years, or bachelor’s with 8+ years.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities aligned with wastewater operations.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating across multiple plants or shifts.

Mansioni

• Provide leadership and direction for the East Business Unit’s operation and maintenance.
• Develop and monitor short- and long-term business unit objectives.
• Oversee hiring, performance management and staff development.
• Coordinate operator certification processes and safety training.
• Prepare and monitor annual operating budgets and purchase requisitions.

Conoscenze

Wastewater processes

Regulatory knowledge

Engineering basics

Mechanical aptitude

Budgeting basics

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Formazione

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree or higher

Strumenti

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long‑range water resources and supply planning, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. Environmental Services water resource recovery facilities consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES received a Governor’s Award as a Great Place to Work. To find out more about the Environmental Services division, please click on the link for more information: https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water.aspx.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager of Operations, the Business Unit Manager (BU Manager), East Business Unit provides overall leadership, management, and technical support for the East Business Unit to ensure compliance with the environmental and safety regulations. The BU Manager develops the business unit culture, oversees the business unit processes, and develops and monitors short and long‑term business unit objectives in accordance with the Wastewater Treatment Services strategic plan.

• Provides leadership and direction for the effective operation and maintenance of the East Business Unit, which consists of four wastewater treatment plants ranging in size from 2 to 35 million gallons per day (MGD) capacity.
• Manages a staff of approximately 25 to 35 people including operators, assistant managers, and administrative positions. Oversees scheduling to meet staffing requirements. Provides daily work direction and sets daily work priorities. Checks work for conformance to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Sets performance goals and expectations for the department as well as direct reports; monitors departmental and staff performance; and provides coaching, counseling, training, and development.

• Conducts grievance investigations as well as corrective action, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary action, as required.
• Oversees the hiring process. Leads and conducts interviews and makes hiring decisions.
• Coordinates operator certification process to meet certification requirements.
• Prepares and monitors annual operating budget; communicates to staff; and generates and approves purchase requisitions for materials, equipment, and supplies per authorization limits. Presents and negotiates budget with senior management. Solicits input from staff on budget development processes.
• Develops and implements short- and long-term plans related to processes and staffing, prioritizes work orders, and schedules plant or business unit shutdowns with maintenance and construction. Conducts strategic planning for business unit with ES management. Identifies ways to improve process efficiency through monitoring trends and analyzing past performance.
• Reviews trends and monthly process reports. Interacts with engineers, lead operators, and staff to increase efficiency. Troubleshoots process problems and develops and implements solutions. Ensures air and water quality permit parameters are in compliance, including permit‑related chemical inventory.
• Reviews capital projects and provides input for design/construction. Participates in numerous task force groups and studies.
• Develops, manages, implements, and enforces MCES policies and procedures.
• Coordinates safety training for staff.

Any of the following combinations in completed education (degree field of study in engineering, chemistry, biology, environmental studies, or related field) and experience (in wastewater treatment or related field):

• High school diploma/GED with twelve or more years of experience, including five or more years of experience in a lead, supervisory, project management, and/or management role
• Associate degree with ten or more years of experience, including five or more years of experience in a lead, supervisory, project management, and/or management role
• Bachelor's or higher degree with eight or more years of experience, including five or more years of experience in a lead, supervisory, project management, and/or management role

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• MN Type 4 Waste Disposal Management License (land application license) and experience administering land spreading programs.
• Experience creating and managing plant or facility operating budgets.
• Experience with facility maintenance.
• Experience with facility design and construction.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working in a public sector and union environment.
• Experience promoting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values culture and diversity among all employees

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Comprehensive understanding of wastewater treatment plant processes, industry‑related processes, and process‑control techniques.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations for municipal wastewater treatment plants including air, water, and land.
• Knowledge of biological, chemical, and hydraulic principles common in wastewater/industrial treatment applications.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate and understand process and plant equipment.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles, practices, and procedures, including budget development and administration.
• Knowledge of management practices, principles of supervision, and performance management and ability to perform employee hiring, coaching, counseling, mentoring, staff development, training, performance improvement, and discipline.
• Ability to develop high‑level strategic planning for the department.
• Knowledge of personnel supervision in a highly unionized environment, including understanding of labor relations issues, contract interpretation, and grievance procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing, including the ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Skilled in writing and editing detailed reports and manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to ad hoc questions from individuals and groups of customers, clients, and/or employees. Skilled in dealing with conflict and ability to respond to stressful situations in a calm, effective manner. Able to communicate with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and manage multiple responsibilities/priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools, and meters.
• Strong knowledge of and skill in personal computers and software including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to identify problems, analyze issues, and implement resolutions.
• Effective analytical and detailed investigative skills in researching accidents or other process breakdown incidents and recommending improvements.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on‑site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

Union/Grade: MANA/Grade L

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes

What your work environment would be:

It is anticipated that a minimum of 50% of time will be spent in the field at various work locations throughout the seven county metropolitan area. Work is divided between the field, with exposure to malodorous conditions, outdoor weather and a normal office environment. Position may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and occasionally to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. There is occasional exposure to extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. Position works near moving parts and equipment. Position is frequently required to travel by car locally. Position may be required to work at night and on weekends.

What your physical requirements are:

Position may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and turn, twist, bend at waist. Position requires manual and finger dexterity to handle or grasp hand tools and power equipment and for computer work. Position is required to reach with hands and arms. Position must occasionally be able to lift/carry/push and pull up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We assign a leadership assessment.
5. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only) and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case‑by‑case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non‑safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Aff… ??? The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email [e-mail].