Water Plant Assistant Manager

PRIDE Industries; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries is seeking a Water Plant Assistant Manager to supervise the treatment, collection, distribution, and daily operations of plant facilities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Under minimal supervision, the role leads a team, develops work and maintenance schedules, ensures safety and accurate record keeping, and maintains SCADA systems while engaging field personnel on projects and improvements.

Qualifications

• Five years in water plant operations with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedules and maintenance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Inspect wells, pumps, motors, valves, and electrical panels daily.
• Oversee chemical feed systems and metering devices.
• Maintain safe work environment and equipment.
• Verify SCADA systems are operational and accurate.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory exp.

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

SCADA familiarity

Education

Associates

Public Water Treatment NJ T-3

Public Water Distribution NJ W-2

Fed Security Clearance

Valid Driver's Licence

Job description

Pay Rate

$85,000 to $95,000 per year

Telecommute Status

Onsite

Announcement

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Description

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job: Water Plant Assistant Manager

Job Code: J99 - PR-WaterPltAstMgr

HR Title Group: Federal Contracts (Facilities)

Salary Grade: E14

FLSA Status: Exempt

Approval Date: August 2017

SUPERVISES: There are direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision, the Water Plant Assistant Manager oversees the treatment, collection, distribution and daily operations of plant facilities in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Employees in this job class must be detail oriented. This job requires advanced knowledge and understanding of applicable water regulations.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Plans and develops work schedules, equipment usage schedules and procedures for system maintenance.
2. Ensures plant and operators comply with federal, state and local regulations through regular operational testing and maintaining meticulous record keeping.
3. Daily inspections of wells, pumps, motors, valves, and electrical panels.
4. Daily inspections of storage, mixing and holding tanks.
5. Daily inspection of chemical feed systems and metering devices.
6. Daily inspection of plant general maintenance and corrosion control.
7. Maintenance of distribution systems, hydrants, valves and flushing operations.
8. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring all equipment is in proper working condition.
9. Maintains and verifies SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are operational and within tolerance through manual testing.
10. Acts as a technical resource to field personnel and actively engages in field issues.
11. Reviews work in progress and completed to ensure that work is performed according to instructions.
12. Participates in a variety of departmental and other meetings on a regular basis.
13. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

*Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of experience in water plant operations including three years in a supervisory role;
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable water regulations;
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques;
• Must be familiar with Federal, State and Local Rules and Regulations pertaining to public water systems;
• Skill in estimating time and materials common to the trade;
• Ability to develop capital projects to improve plant operations and treatment methods and equipment;
• Supervisory skills to hire qualified employees, provide for their professional development, administer performance management and disciplinary processes effectively, and address employee relations appropriately;
• Ability to effectively supervise and develop assigned team to meet production/service goals while adhering to safety policies and rules;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations and respond to inquiries by senior management, customers and/or employees;
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills;
• Exceptional customer service skills;
• Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team, customers and public;
• Advanced computer literacy, including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;
• Knowledge of business English, including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation;
• Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations;
• Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business, operational and strategic management problems;
• Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Associates

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Public Water Treatment System NJ T-3 (Required)
• Public Water Distribution System NJ W-2 (Required)
• Fed Security Clearance
• Valid Driver's Licence

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Monitoring gauges, controls, and/or computer systems
• Lifting materials up to 35 pounds
• Bending and stooping
• Climbing ladders

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

PRIDE Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.