Operations Manager Plants

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District seeks a capable operations leader to oversee daily activities at a major wastewater treatment facility or multiple plants.

You will ensure discharge quality, regulatory compliance, and guide staff toward attainment of safety and performance goals. The role involves planning maintenance, coordinating with engineering and contractors, managing budgets, and maintaining thorough records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Four years of progressive operation and maintenance experience in wastewater treatment.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage or assist in managing daily operational activities of wastewater treatment plants.
• Ensure regulatory permit compliance and interact with regulatory agencies.
• Direct, develop and motivate staff to meet objectives and safety standards.
• Plan, schedule and maintain long-range maintenance programs.
• Prepare budgets and monitor fiscal performance.
• Coordinate projects with engineering, consultants and contractors.

Job description

• Manage or assist in managing the daily operational activities of a major wastewater treatment plant or a number of smaller wastewater treatment plants; control quality of wastewater discharges and wastewater treatment processes.
• Responsible for regulatory permit compliance and interaction with the regulatory agencies.
• Directs, develops and motivates staff to meet objectives that assist in achieving the District’s strategic business plan; assist with the planning, staffing and organizing the operational activities and functions of a wastewater treatment plant.
• Assign and supervise the work of personnel; help manage employee performance against operational and maintenance goals.
• Work to maintain a safe work environment to assure compliance with the District’s Health & Safety programs.
• Supervise planning and scheduling and developing a long range maintenance schedule.
• Work with Engineering Department to plan and initiate projects to maintain, upgrade, and improve facilities; develop preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Work with consultants and contractors on design and construction projects.
• Interact with public by addressing concerns and complaints; budget preparation and monitor budget throughout the fiscal year.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Assist in establishing and administering District policies.
• Train and/or supervise training program for personnel.
• Requisition parts and supplies and other material necessary for operations and maintenance.

Essential Functions

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage or assist in managing the daily operational activities of a major wastewater treatment plant or a number of smaller wastewater treatment plants; control quality of wastewater discharges and wastewater treatment processes.
• Responsible for regulatory permit compliance and interaction with the regulatory agencies.
• Directs, develops and motivates staff to meet objectives that assist in achieving the District’s strategic business plan; assist with the planning, staffing and organizing the operational activities and functions of a wastewater treatment plant.
• Assign and supervise the work of personnel; help manage employee performance against operational and maintenance goals.
• Work to maintain a safe work environment to assure compliance with the District’s Health & Safety programs.
• Supervise planning and scheduling and developing a long range maintenance schedule.
• Work with Engineering Department to plan and initiate projects to maintain, upgrade, and improve facilities; develop preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Work with consultants and contractors on design and construction projects.
• Interact with public by addressing concerns and complaints; budget preparation and monitor budget throughout the fiscal year.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Assist in establishing and administering District policies.
• Train and/or supervise training program for personnel.
• Requisition parts and supplies and other material necessary for operations and maintenance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform related work as required or delegated by supervisor.

Qualifications

Training & Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's of Science in engineering or related degree.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the chemical, physical and biological processes involved in the treatment of wastewater.
• Thorough knowledge of the machinery, equipment, materials and operating practices of a modern wastewater treatment plant.
• Considerable knowledge of hydraulics and physics.
• Considerable knowledge of policies and procedures for operating, monitoring and evaluating departmental activities.
• Considerable skill in planning and supervising the work of others.
• Considerable skill in maintaining a safe work environment while complying with established safety standards.
• Considerable skill in managing/coordinating work with contractors and vendors.
• Skill in conducting research and performing investigations.
• Considerable skill in forming and maintaining effective working relationships with governmental and industrial officials.
• Considerable skill in keeping records and preparing reports.

Special Requirement

• Must possess valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
• Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive, and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
• Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Occasionally
• Move/Traverse: Occasionally
• Stationary Position/Seated: Constantly
• Transport/Lifting: Rarely
• Transport/Carrying: Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pushing: Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pulling: Rarely
• Ascend/Descend: Rarely
• Balancing: Rarely
• Position Self/Stooping: Rarely
• Position Self/Kneeling: Rarely
• Position Self/Crouching: Rarely
• Position Self/Crawling: Rarely
• Reaching: Rarely
• Handling: Occasionally
• Grasping: Occasionally
• Feeling: Rarely
• Communicate/Talking: Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently
• Coordination: Frequently

Work Environment

• Extreme cold: Rarely
• Extreme heat: Rarely
• Humidity: Rarely
• Wet: Rarely
• Noise: Occasionally
• Hazards: Rarely
• Temperature Change: Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely
• Vibration: Rarely

About Us

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!