Water Production Manager

Veolia NA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the production department, directing daily water treatment and pumping operations to deliver high‑quality water at a reasonable cost. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient use of capital and operating funds.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Management or Technology, 5–8 years in a water utility with supervisory experience, and Idaho Class 4 Water Treatment License or ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Management or Technology.
• 5–8 years of experience in a water utility with well and surface facilities.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in a unionized work environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the production department on daily affairs.
• Achieve customer service outcomes.
• Ensure safety and security regulations are followed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance is met at all times.
• Develop departmental budget plans and manage expenses.
• Complete periodic and annual performance reviews of reports.
• Coach and develop staff to reach potential.
• Ensure OSHA and company safety rules are followed and promote safety culture.
• Collaborate across departments to improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication

SCADA knowledge

Hydraulic principles

Report reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Management or Technology

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Is accountable for results of the team, exercises limited management authority; setting employee performance objectives, conducts performance reviews, and defines team operating standards and ensures essential procedures are followed based on knowledge of own discipline.

Plans, directs and oversees the overall operations of the production and treatment systems, which includes the maintenance of sources of supply, treatment plants and pumping stations, storage tanks, electrical and mechanical equipment and instrumentation to ensure the delivery of high-quality water at a reasonable cost. Ensures adequate supply of water to the distribution system to maintain minimum fire protection requirements and customer supply. Ensures that Company, governmental, and regulatory requirements and standards are consistently met.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the production department on daily affairs.
• Achieve customer service outcomes.
• Ensures all safety and security regulations are policies are implemented and followed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance is met at all times.
• Develop departmental budget plans and effectively manages expenses and costs to ensure the most effective and efficient use of capital and operational funds for strategic growth and department function.
• Complete periodic and annual performance reviews of direct reports and assist with indirect report reviews.
• Coaches and develops staff to achieve full potential.
• Ensures departmental compliance with OSHA and Company safety rules, policies, and procedures. Collaborates with EHS to establish and maintain a healthy safety culture and best practices within the department.
• Cross departmental collaboration and coordination to ensure consistency and operational efficiency. When appropriate, ensure individual department decisions include the greatest collective benefit across all departments.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Management or Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5 – 8 years of experience in a water utility with both well and surface production and treatment facilities.
• Minimum 5 years related experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in a unionized work environment is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong professionalism, independent judgment, and ability to work with all levels of staff, management, and organized labor groups within the organization.
• Proven interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic principles.
• Strong operational knowledge of wells, pumps, motors, and related equipment.
• Strong operational knowledge of well and surface water treatment systems and methods.
• Good understanding of chemistry for sampling and treatment procedures.
• Good knowledge and understanding of water operations control systems; i.e. SCADA.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state water quality regulations.
• Thorough understanding of overall water systems operation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and Company environmental health and safety rules, policies, and procedures, including cross connection control.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local transportation rules.
• Ability to function in the digital world, using computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone devices and software to communicate and perform and record work.
• Proficiency with business office computing systems.
• Ability to be available and respond to emergency situations.
• Must be able to read complex reports and operational drawings.
• Write detailed reports and prepare and deliver presentations.
• Must be able to reason and analyze complex operational challenges and resolve the same.
• Must be able to learn new technological advances in water industry and train personnel.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Idaho Class 4 Water Treatment Plant Operator’s License is necessary and/or ability to acquire within 1 year.
• Possess and maintain Valid state driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, including uneven terrain; climbing hills and stairs; sitting and standing for extended periods of time viewing computer screens and utilizing keyboard and mouse.
• Must be able to see clearly, hear warning devices and alarms. Must be able to speak to give direction and converse with others.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.