Deputy Site Leader: Wastewater Operations

Veolia; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a Deputy Site Leader to assist the Site Leader in daily operations, safety, and continuous improvement at a CT-based site. You will relay goals, ensure safety, and support high-quality, reliable operations while fostering teamwork across shifts and contractors.

The role emphasizes leadership development, incident prevention, and cost-effective performance, with opportunities to mentor staff and advance within the leadership track.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Connecticut Class I Wastewater Operator Certification required.
• Must obtain Class III Wastewater Operator Certification within 36 months of employment.
• 3 years of leadership experience, 2 in a supervisory or lead role.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Leader in managing daily operations and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Support communication of site goals and updates across teams.
• Promote a safety-first culture with regular training and audits.
• Mentor junior team members and foster leadership development.
• Oversee compliance with environmental, health, safety, operating, maintenance, and emergency procedures.
• Monitor project delivery performance and coordinate issue resolution.
• Build strong customer relationships and address escalated issues.
• Identify and implement cost-saving operational efficiencies.

Skills

Water treatment

Wastewater treatment

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Instrumentation & control

Microsoft Office

SCADA

CMMS

Data management

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

Technical drawings

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Engineering/Business degree preferred

Tools

SCADA

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Job description

Veolia in North America seeks a Deputy Site Leader to assist the Site Leader in daily operations, safety, and continuous improvement at a CT-based site. You will relay goals, ensure safety, and support high-quality, reliable operations while fostering teamwork across shifts and contractors.

The role emphasizes leadership development, incident prevention, and cost-effective performance, with opportunities to mentor staff and advance within the leadership track.