Senior Industrial Water & Wastewater Operations Lead

SolveNow Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Paid fuel

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee two Colorado sites for an industrial client. You will manage onsite teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive safety and quality across operations.

The role requires leadership, strong knowledge of water/wastewater processes, and the ability to coordinate cross-location projects. Ideal candidates will have a Colorado wastewater license, 6 years in the field with supervisory experience, and proficiency in SCADA and Microsoft

Qualifications

• Must hold Colorado Grade B Industrial Wastewater Treatment license; Grade A accepted.
• High school diploma required.
• 6 years in industrial water/wastewater or municipal operations with project management and financial accountability.
• Understanding of industrial operations, fluid flow, process equipment, and control instrumentation.
• Three years supervisory experience.
• Ability to travel ~10%.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and PDF software; able to manage client software programs and data entry.
• Strong virtual communication skills for remote site operations and regulatory compliance.
• Able to read and apply Industrial Regulations and Standards.
• Able to guide team in compliance with safety, quality, and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff for two Colorado locations for a private-sector industrial client.
• Organize and direct onsite contract operations teams within the portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water quality permit requirements.
• Create a safe work culture and enforce safe practices.
• Maintain sites in operational and regulatory compliance.
• Provide mentoring, training, and leadership to onsite managers and staff.
• Ensure staff stay on task and complete duties.
• Ensure compliance with reporting systems and KPI targets.
• Lead staff development and training programs across sites.
• Implement training programs and performance reviews for projects.
• Lead safety, maintenance, process control, cost/savings, optimization, and sustainability efforts.
• Participate in staff selection and orientation of onsite supervisors.
• Support affirmative action and diversity efforts.
• Oversee job performance interviews and communication of policies.
• Develop technical skills to function as onsite manager and respond during emergencies.
• Verify and complete all job-related documents and reports.
• Maintain quality of operations and deliverables to client expectations and KPIs.
• Travel to sites for client meetings, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Support business development and regional client relations.
• Provide client relationship management and regular status reporting.
• Review monthly contract reports and advise on project status and compliance.
• Assist regional staff in problem handling and client relations strategies.
• Develop budgets and assist in operations strategies to comply with regulatory requirements and corporate objectives.
• Review monthly project reports to improve contract services management.
• Participate in regional/local professional groups and report on technology or service advancements.

Skills

Wastewater license

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

SCADA

Remote communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SCADA

Data entry

Job description

SolveNow Inc. seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee two Colorado sites for an industrial client. You will manage onsite teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive safety and quality across operations.

The role requires leadership, strong knowledge of water/wastewater processes, and the ability to coordinate cross-location projects. Ideal candidates will have a Colorado wastewater license, 6 years in the field with supervisory experience, and proficiency in SCADA and Microsoft