Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager

Employment Solutions of New York, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Solutions of New York, Inc. seeks an experienced Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager to lead our Wallingford, CT facility. You will act as Chief Operator, ensuring safe, compliant operations and optimal plant performance.

Responsibilities include 24/7 coverage, regulatory reporting, and driving efficiency, environmental initiatives, and cost reductions while supervising the operations team and coordinating contractors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wastewater treatment or related environmental/industrial operations.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Wastewater Operator Level 3 certification required.
• Connecticut Wastewater Operator Level 4 certification within 2 years.
• Experience supervising teams and managing operations in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief Operator ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal plant performance.
• Ensure 24/7 operations coverage by managing staffing and support as needed.
• Conduct root cause investigations and resolve operational, environmental, and safety issues.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports accurately and on time.
• Coordinate environmental projects, permits, and site activities with contractors and vendors.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Data analysis

Environmental regulations

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering, Biology or Chemistry

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager to lead the operation of its wastewater treatment facility in Wallingford, CT. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and fully compliant plant operations while serving as the site's Chief Operator. The successful candidate will oversee plant performance, regulatory compliance, team leadership, environmental initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.Salary: $85,000 - $120,000/yearResponsibilitiesServe as the site's Chief Operator, making operational decisions to maintain regulatory compliance and optimal plant performance.Ensure 24/7 operational coverage by managing staffing schedules and providing support as needed.Conduct root cause investigations and drive resolution of operational, environmental, and safety concerns.Prepare, review, and submit required regulatory reports and documentation accurately and on time.Act as the primary contact for state and federal environmental regulatory agencies.Support environmental, remediation, maintenance, and process improvement projects.Coordinate contractors, vendors, permits, and site activities related to wastewater operations.Drive initiatives focused on efficiency, sustainability, compliance, and cost reduction.QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.5+ years of experience in wastewater treatment, industrial water treatment, environmental operations, or a manufacturing environment.Previous supervisory, management, or team leadership experience.Strong knowledge of EPA, state environmental regulations, wastewater treatment processes, and environmental compliance requirements.Wastewater Operator Level 3 Certification required.Ability to obtain Connecticut Wastewater Operator Level 4 Certification within two years.Experience with regulatory reporting, data analysis, and environmental documentation.Proven ability to lead teams, manage plant operations, and maintain compliance in a regulated industrial environment.#IND2