Deputy Leader

Veoliaenvironnementsa; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veoliaenvironnementsa is seeking a senior operator supervisor for the City’s wastewater treatment plant in Newport. The role leads day-to-day operations, maintenance, and safety programs, overseeing plant and UV disinfection systems while coordinating with external vendors and internal departments.

The position includes strategic planning, budgeting, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Five years of wastewater plant experience.
• Understanding of ultra-violet disinfection processes and related systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA and OT systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage operation, maintenance and repair of the wastewater facility.
• Develop division goals, work plans and procedures.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
• Monitor UV disinfection and SCADA operations; coordinate with vendors.
• Prepare monthly reports and budget plans.

Skills

SCADA systems

UV disinfection

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or Civil Engineering

Tools

SCADA/OT systems

Job description

Position Purpose:

Plan, organize and supervise the day to day activities of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation under the direction of the Deputy Leader. Coordinate assigned maintenance and operations activities assuring proper staffing and all safety requirements are followed. Oversee the operation and maintenance of both the plant and Easton beach Ultra -violet disinfection systems. Assure all SCADA programming related issues are corrected including interacting with outside vendor(s) responsible. Promote company brand holding oneself in high standards.

This is a full-time, leadership position that requires significant and initiative within established guidelines. This position incorporates both technical and operational support to the project including purchasing, planning, scheduling, and supervision across multiple vocations.

Receive administrative/process control direction from the Deputy Leader and Maintenance Supervisor. Exercise general and direct supervision over Chief operator and Maintenance foreman as well as support team through subordinate levels of Supervision.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and manage the operation, maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater treatment facility and equipment.


• Develop and implement division goals, objectives, work plans, reports, policies and procedures.


• Coordinate with departments to assure compliance with various regulations, industry standards, Safety policies and procedures.


• Monitor Ultra-violent disinfection system(s) operation to assure that procedures are followed.


• Coordinate treatment plant response to emergency situations.


• Assist in the overseeing of the preventative maintenance program.


• Attend meetings with outside agencies and organizations to help develop solutions to problems or issues of mutual concern; participate in outside community groups and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance, as needed.


• Collect data and prepare monthly flow reports; prepare written correspondence for review.


• Enforce safety measures and programs and ensures that assigned staff, consultants and contract employees conduct work in a safe manner in accordance with established procedures.


• Plan, organize, administer, review and evaluate the work of the operational and maintenance team.


• Provide feedback for the selection, training, professional development and work evaluation of the team; assists in discipline as required; enforces safety policy and procedural directives .


• Assist in developing and administering the annual R/R and FCM operating budget for expenditures and purchases.


• Prepare requests for purchases, vendor, contractor and maintenance services.


• Complete the yearly asset evaluation of all City assets ;complete written report for review.


• Investigate and oversee the corrections of Ultra-Violet disinfection operational malfunctions.


• Control the requisition of supplies, materials and equipment.


• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

Mobility to work in a typical office setting or plant environment; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, inclement weather, dust, dirt, vibration, chemicals, traffic, traffic hazards, odors, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, explosive hazards, and bio-hazards.

Education/Experience/Background:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related fields.


• Additional years of related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. (Example: additional two years of related experience with an Associate's Degree may be equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree).


• Five (5) years of experience in the maintenance/operation of a wastewater treatment plant.


• Complete understanding of the ultra-violet disinfection process to include Trojan 4000 and 6000 SYSTEMS.


• Understanding of the SCADA and OT(operational technology) systems.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Applicable State, Federal and local laws, regulations, and policies as they relate to the assigned area of responsibility.


• Methods, practices, standards and specifications for compliance to wastewater regulations.


• Safety policies and practices pertaining to work performed.


• Principles and practices of wastewater facilities and equipment, maintenance and repair.


• Principles of operation and maintenance of wastewater facilities, and servicing requirements of ultra-violet disinfection operation, including SCADA systems.


• Industry operations including primary, secondary, and treatment processes; activated sludge systems; equipment maintenance; laboratory procedures, including instrumental analysis.


• Effective supervisory and leadership techniques.


• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources.


• Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient public utilities maintenance techniques.


• Conflict resolution skills.


• Professional level writing techn