Water Plant Assistant Manager

PRIDE Industries; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries in New Jersey is seeking a Water Plant Assistant Manager responsible for overseeing the treatment, collection, and distribution operations of plant facilities. Candidates must have five years of water plant operations experience and a strong understanding of water regulations.

The role includes duties such as planning work schedules, ensuring compliance, and providing technical support to personnel. An Associate's degree and required certifications are necessary.

Qualifications

• Five years of water plant operations experience, including three years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of applicable water regulations and supervisory principles.
• Ability to develop capital projects to improve plant operations and treatment methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the treatment, collection, distribution and daily operations of plant facilities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations through regular testing and record keeping.
• Plan and develop work schedules and procedures for system maintenance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Advanced computer literacy

Customer service skills

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

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

Direct reports.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and develop work schedules, equipment usage schedules and procedures for system maintenance.
• Ensure plant and operators comply with regulations through regular testing and meticulous record keeping.
• Daily inspections of wells, pumps, motors, valves, electrical panels, storage, mixing and holding tanks, chemical feed systems, metering devices, plant general maintenance and corrosion control.
• Maintain distribution systems, hydrants, valves and flushing operations.
• Ensure safe work environment and proper equipment condition.
• Maintain and verify SCADA systems operational and within tolerance through manual testing.
• Provide technical support to field personnel and engage in field issues.
• Review work in progress and completed to ensure correctness.
• Participate in departmental and other meetings regularly.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Denotes Essential Job Function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of water plant operations experience, including three years in supervisory role.
• Knowledge of applicable water regulations and supervisory principles.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local rules for 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, develop, manage performance and address employee relations.
• Ability to supervise and develop team to meet production/service goals while following safety policies and rules.
• Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing; presentation and inquiry response skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Human relations skills to build effective relationships with team, customers and public.
• Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar.
• Mathematical skills; applying fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Ability to establish priorities and solve broad business, operational and strategic problems.
• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and handle multiple projects.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Associate's degree.

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 License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Monitor gauges, controls, and/or computer systems.
• Lift materials up to 35 pounds.
• Bend and stoop.
• Climb ladders.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving. Equipment may be in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise, and weather conditions.

DISCLAIMER

The above information indicates the general nature of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Employees are expected to follow instructions of their supervisor and perform the tasks requested.

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.