Wastewater Treatment Site Manager

NH Water Pollution Control Association; Framingham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

428 Consulting LLC seeks a Wastewater Treatment Site Manager in Framingham, MA, to lead plant operations, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship at a combined industrial and municipal facility.

The role requires MA licenses and 5+ years in operations, with supervisory experience, and a strong focus on safety, reporting, and customer interface. Occasional travel to support multiple sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed wastewater professional with MA licenses.
• Minimum 5 years of wastewater treatment operations experience.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting and laboratory operations.
• Experience with sludge handling, dewatering, and disposal programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise wastewater treatment plant personnel.
• Develop staffing plans and work schedules.
• Manage operator training and professional development.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee growth.
• Implement safety programs and ensure compliance with training requirements.
• Support company policies, procedures, and ISO standards.
• Interface directly with customers and attend site meetings.
• Review operational performance and business account issues with leadership.
• Generate reports for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with sales initiatives and special projects.
• Coordinate chemical suppliers and subcontracted maintenance providers.
• Monitor discharge permits and environmental records; maintain reporting requirements.
• Perform system audits and inventory reviews; support sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Troubleshoot treatment system and equipment issues; maintain preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate facility upgrades and capital projects; manage maintenance programs.

Skills

Wastewater operations

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Laboratory operations

Industrial pretreatment

Environmental stewardship

Education

Massachusetts Grade/Class 3 Municipal Wastewater Operator License

Massachusetts Grade/Class 3 Industrial Wastewater Operator License

Job description

Are you an experienced wastewater professional looking to lead operations at a critical industrial and municipal treatment facility? We are seeking a highly motivated Wastewater Treatment Site Manager to oversee plant operations, regulatory compliance, personnel management, and environmental stewardship at our Framingham, Massachusetts location.

This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed wastewater professional who wants to lead a team, work directly with customers, and drive operational excellence while making a meaningful impact on environmental compliance and sustainability.

Massachusetts Wastewater Operator Licenses

Minimum licensing requirements include:

• Massachusetts Grade/Class 3 Municipal Wastewater Operator License
• Massachusetts Grade/Class 3 Industrial Wastewater Operator License

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of wastewater treatment operations experience
• Supervisory or management experience
• Strong knowledge of industrial pretreatment and municipal wastewater systems
• Experience managing regulatory compliance, environmental reporting, and laboratory operations
• Experience with wastewater sludge handling, dewatering, and disposal programs

What You'll Do

As the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the wastewater treatment facility while leading a team of operators and technicians.

Leadership & Operations

• Direct and supervise wastewater treatment plant personnel
• Develop staffing plans and work schedules
• Manage operator training and professional development
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee growth
• Implement safety programs and ensure compliance with all training requirements
• Support company policies, procedures, and ISO standards

Customer & Business Management

• Interface directly with customers and attend site meetings
• Review operational performance and business account issues with company leadership
• Generate reports for customers and internal stakeholders
• Assist with sales initiatives and special projects
• Coordinate chemical suppliers and subcontracted maintenance providers

Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Stewardship

• Monitor process parameters and ensure compliance with discharge permits
• Maintain environmental records and operational reporting requirements
• Perform system audits and inventory reviewsSupport environmental sustainability initiatives
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations

Maintenance & Reliability

• Troubleshoot treatment system and equipment issues
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs
• Coordinate facility upgrades and capital improvement projects
• Manage process, laboratory, and safety equipment maintenance programs

Travel & Schedule

• Work a flexible schedule as operational needs require
• Travel occasionally to other facilities and corporate offices

Equipment & Systems You'll Manage

The successful candidate will have experience with many of the following:

Analytical & Laboratory Equipment

• pH meters
• Ion-specific meters
• Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AA)
• Portable spectrophotometers

Process Equipment

• Flow controllers and level controllers
• Pumping systems
• Plate-and-frame filter presses
• Sludge thickening equipment
• Sludge drying systems
• RTO (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer) equipment
• Agitation and mixing systems
• Chemical storage, transfer, and feed systems
• Automated control valves

Desired Technical Skills

We are looking for a hands-on leader with exceptional wastewater treatment expertise, including:

• Wastewater sampling and laboratory analysis
• Industrial wastewater treatment processes
• Municipal wastewater operations
• Sludge dewatering and drying operations
• Effluent monitoring and compliance reporting
• Chemical treatment and feed systems
• Manual and automated treatment process control
• Process troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Environmental compliance and permit management
• Safety leadership and risk management

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervises employees within the Wastewater Treatment Operations Department and is responsible for:

• Recruiting and hiring staff
• Training and onboarding employees
• Planning and assigning work
• Coaching and performance management
• Reward and recognition programs
• Corrective action and disciplinary processes
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of $100,000 - $120,000
• Leadership role with significant operational responsibility
• Opportunity to manage both industrial and municipal wastewater systems
• Collaborative work environment
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Meaningful work supporting environmental compliance and sustainability

428 Consulting LLC