Technical Director

Inframark; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Inframark seeks a Technical Director to lead and optimize drinking water treatment operations across our US facilities, emphasizing regulatory compliance and expert troubleshooting. This role requires 50% travel, with 8-10 nights per month, and is location independent.

The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree and 10+ years in water treatment or regulatory roles, plus strong leadership and stakeholder-management skills to coordinate with staff, regulators, and senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field required.
• 10+ years in water treatment operations or regulatory roles.
• Strong knowledge of SDWA requirements and industry standards.
• Leadership and collaboration across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on water treatment plant operation, troubleshooting, and compliance.
• Collaborate with staff, regulators, and leadership to meet plant performance goals.
• Support QA programs to ensure service delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in operations and maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Job description

Technical Director - Drinking Water Treatment

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled, experienced Technical Director to join our Operations and Maintenance Services team supporting a diverse array of treatment facilities across the US. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in water treatment, with a proven track record of providing operational and regulatory compliance expertise to drinking water treatment facilities. This role is critical to helping to ensure the stability, efficiency, and compliance of water treatment systems under our care. The position is location independent with an average expectation of 50% travel (typically 8-10 nights/month). Ideal location is Central or Mountain time zones. Close to a major airport is a plus for reduced travel time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical Expertise: Provide expert guidance across our portfolio of facilities on the operation of water treatment plants, including troubleshooting, process control and optimization, and regulatory compliance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with facility-based operational staff, regulatory agencies, company leadership and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with plant performance goals and regulatory requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Support the company's QA programs to ensure the highest standards of service delivery and compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Innovation and Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and maintenance activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field required. Course work in data science/statistical methods is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in water treatment operations, treatment process troubleshooting and/or regulatory roles. Plant supervisory experience and/or operational licensure is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of SDWA requirements and industry standards for water treatment facility performance.
• Experience in project or initiative management, including planning, execution, budgeting or costing, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.