Water Plant Manager

PRIDE Industries; Fort Dix (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries is seeking a Water Plant Manager to oversee treatment, collection, distribution and daily operations of water facilities. You will ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and manage a skilled team of operators.

The role requires seven years in water plant operations with supervisory experience, and relevant licenses/certifications. A strong emphasis on safety, budget control and regulatory reporting is essential.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in water plant operations including five years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable water regulations.
• Familiarity with Federal, State and Local Rules and Regulations pertaining to public water systems.
• Ability to estimate 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 supervise and develop assigned team to meet production/service goals while adhering to safety policies and rules.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral; able to present to senior management and customers.
• Strong leadership, organizational, reasoning, problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Customer service skills.
• Advanced computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software.
• Knowledge of business English, vocabulary, spelling, and punctuation.
• Mathematical skills applying fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops work schedules, equipment usage schedules and procedures for systems maintenance.
• Ensures plant and operators comply with regulations through testing and meticulous recordkeeping.
• Supervises employees and develops a competent, motivated team.
• Establishes communication with federal agencies, customers and local councils.
• Maintains budgetary guidelines and assists in capital and operations budgets.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures equipment is in proper condition.
• Develops, maintains and submits regulatory compliance reports.
• Acts as a technical resource to field personnel.
• Reviews work to ensure compliance with instructions.
• Participates in departmental meetings and other activities.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Budgeting

Supervisory skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Public Water Treatment System NJ T-4

Public Water Distribution System NJ W-3

Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay Rate

$110,000 to $130,000 per year

Telecommute Status

Onsite

Announcement

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Job Description

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job: Water Plant Manager

Job Code: K01 - PR-WaterWastewatrPlnt Mgr

HR Title Group: Federal Contracts (Facilities)

Salary Grade: E16

FLSA Status: Exempt

Approval Date: August 2017

SUPERVISES: There are direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision, the Water Plant Manager oversees the treatment, collection, distribution and daily operations of water 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.

• Plans and develops work schedules, equipment usage schedules and procedures for systems maintenance.
• Ensures plant and operators comply with federal, state and local regulations through regular operational testing and maintaining meticulous recordkeeping.
• Supervises employees; ensures a competent, motivated team through hiring, training, development, counseling and reviewing the performance of employees.
• Establish and maintain line of communication with federal agencies, customers and local councils.
• Ensures budgetary guidelines are met; prioritizes expenditures to stay within budget and assists in the preparation of capital and operations budgets.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring all equipment is in proper working condition.
• Develops, maintains and submits regulatory compliance reports.
• Acts as a technical resource to field personnel and actively engages in field issues.
• Reviews work in progress and completed to ensure that work is performed according to instructions.
• Participates in a variety of departmental and other meetings on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

*Denotes Essential Job Function

• Seven years of experience in water plant operations including five years in a supervisory role;
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable water regulations;
• 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:

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred; however, a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Certificates or Licenses Required:

Public Water Treatment System NJ T-4 (Required)

Public Water Distribution System NJ W-3 (Required)

Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• 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.