Deputy Site Leader - Water & Wastewater Ops

Veolia; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a Deputy Site Leader for a role based in Stamps, AR, with duty to assist the Site Leader in daily operations and safety compliance. The position focuses on teamwork, coaching, and effective communication across the site to meet goals and standards.

You will mentor staff, handle stakeholder relations, and help maintain high safety, quality, and efficiency while preparing to assume broader leadership responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or related field is strongly preferred but not required.
• 3 years of leadership experience, 2 in a supervisory or lead role, with a focus on assisting leadership and operational success.

Responsibilities

• Foster teamwork and ensure clear communication across all team members.
• Support Site Leader in managing team performance and coaching.
• Liaise with Site Leader, staff and external stakeholders; step into client-facing roles when needed.
• Promote a safety‑first culture and conduct regular safety checks/audits.
• Mentor junior team members to support skill development and performance improvement.
• Aspire to grow into future leadership roles with focus on operations and leadership skills.
• Typically supervise less than 10 FTEs.
• Oversee contract execution and ensure adherence to EH&S, operating, and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Business/Engineering/PM degree preferred

Tools

SCADA

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Veolia in North America is seeking a Deputy Site Leader for a role based in Stamps, AR, with duty to assist the Site Leader in daily operations and safety compliance. The position focuses on teamwork, coaching, and effective communication across the site to meet goals and standards.

You will mentor staff, handle stakeholder relations, and help maintain high safety, quality, and efficiency while preparing to assume broader leadership responsibilities as needed.