Plant Manager Wastewater Treatment
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Job Location:
Starke, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Woodard & Curran is a national engineering science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water a safe environment healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people offering opportunities for professional growth ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients communities and the planet.
Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers scientists and regulatory experts to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning upgrading and keeping their certifications within the industry.
Woodard & Curran is growing! To support this growth we have an immediate opening for a Plant Manager for the wastewater treatment facility in Starke this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations maintenance and management administrative duties and maintaining close client communications. You will oversee a staff of 3-4 employees in the daily operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility. Employees who join Woodard & Currans staff find a culture that is welcoming supportive and empowering.
The Plant Manager will play an active role in the coordination and communication with assigned staff client representatives contractors and any assigned engineering firms. He or she will also work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing hands-on work and producing all required reports. He or she will coordinate the on-going daily operation of the utility system.
What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran
- Day-to-day operations and management of all wastewater and reclaimed water facilities.
- Day-to-day operations and management of a SCADA System and remote communications network.
- Implementation and management of an innovative predictive maintenance management program.
- Administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects.
- Emergency response for process upsets equipment failures force majeure events all alarm events etc.
- Provision of requested / required operations and compliance reporting to regulatory agencies and municipality.
- Management and oversight of a large Capital Improvement Plan.
- Collaborate with engineers on future planning and ongoing construction administration.
- Attend council meetings and present project update presentations.
- Promote and develop staff members.
- Review development plans and permits and attend pre-construction meetings.
Schedule:
- Hours 7:00a.m.-3:30p.m. Monday - Friday. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of this position. Availability for standby dutyand the ability to be on-call working evenings weekends and holidays as needed. Response to emergency events and alarm call-outs as scheduled and required.
What would you need to succeed
- Must possess a valid State of Florida Class B Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license.
- 5 to 10 years experience in managing complex water and/or wastewater facilities.
- Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions as well as follow safety procedures.
- Experience overseeing a budget of $1.5 million or more.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven track record with regulators.
- Experience overseeing operating and capital budgets.
- Previous management experience is not required but preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record with regulators and solid understanding of regulations and reporting requirements.
- Applicant must possess a valid Drivers License and a good driving record and must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
$67446 - $85000 a year
Depending on qualifications and experience.
Employee Support & Benefits
Retirement Savings:
401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Time away from work:
Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:
Disability: Paid short and long term disability
Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply please contactBeth Sweitzer.
Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.
At Woodard & Curran we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization our dedication to fostering growth access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential enabling us to deliver the most innovative sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.
Non-Solicitation Disclosure:
Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Cognos
- ABAP
- Civil Construction
- E Learning
- Agricultural
- Application Engineering
