Water & Wastewater Plant Operations Lead

Veolia North America, LLC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer program

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC in Harrisburg, PA seeks an experienced Production Operations Manager to oversee water treatment facilities across PA, ensuring reliable supply, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operations. The role requires coordination with engineering, safety, and field teams.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years of water utility leadership, strong project management skills, and a proven ability to drive operational excellence in a unionized environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–10 years water utility experience with at least 5 years in a supervisor role.
• Knowledge of utility operations including production, water treatment, construction, engineering and accounting.
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Complete regulatory reporting within required deadlines.
• Operate, optimize, and maintain pumping and treatment processes and facilities; document work in Asset Management system.
• Operate and maintain SCADA and related equipment.
• Lead capital projects and coordinate with Engineering.
• Develop and continuously improve SOPs and ensure safety compliance.
• Provide leadership and motivation for personnel; manage staff per CBAs.

Skills

Operations management

Water treatment

Safety compliance

Project management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

PA State Water Treatment Plant Operator's License Class A

Tools

Google platform

Asset Management

Job description

Veolia North America, LLC in Harrisburg, PA seeks an experienced Production Operations Manager to oversee water treatment facilities across PA, ensuring reliable supply, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operations. The role requires coordination with engineering, safety, and field teams.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years of water utility leadership, strong project management skills, and a proven ability to drive operational excellence in a unionized environment.