Operations Manager

Position Purpose:

Directs and supervises the Dewatering and Drying and Silo/Loadout operations and maintenance to ensure continuous safe and cost-effective production 7/24/365 days/year. This facility constitutes about 1/3 of the projects equipment staff and costs and has unique and significant risk factors. This manager provides technical directions to all shift operators shift supervisors and lead operators regarding daily operations in D&D.  Responsible for determining and coordinating all chemical ordering inventory management dosage rates and maintenance priorities for these facilities.  Leads management assessment and development of operator performance in these facilities.  Investigates equipment problems beyond the normal established maintenance procedures and develops work around strategies for safely maintaining production and quality goals. Establishes training and testing procedures and implements for D&D/Silo personnel. Leads review and refinement of all Standard Operating Procedures for these facilities. Provides key coordination for Clients contract compliance marketing staff and customers. Continuously implements product and quality improvements and customer service.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee dewatering and drying and silo operations to ensure wastewater solids disposal.
• Coordinates shift and day personnel and equipment to meet operational and maintenance needs.
• Ensures D&D and Silos are operated to meet energy and chemical conservation requirements. Directs first line Shift Supervisors and Maintenance Supervisors in special procedures for maintaining and operating equipment in D&D and Silo/Loadout
• Develops writes and implements departments SOPs.
• Leads complex equipment troubleshooting and work around strategy development identifying the priorities in conjunction with operational needs.
• React immediately and independently to unpredictable situations caused by equipment problems construction and emergencies beyond established maintenance procedures.
• Promotes safety practices and procedures by training employees reporting on unsafe conditions by filing reports on injuries. Ensure that all safety practices and procedures are followed.

• Scopes and writes maintenance requests
• Develops and maintains the annual operating budget for Dewatering and Drying  
• Ensures chemical inventory is tracked and orders are placed and received as needed.
• Identifies MMSD Capital projects for the Dewatering and Drying and Silo Facilities. Reviews and comments on MMSD Capital projects designs
• Supervises and evaluates shift and day personnel to ensure continuing availability of qualified staff. Administers management policies and directives trains and evaluates subordinate staff including administering discipline as required. 
• Assists in the hiring/interviewing process of department staff.
• Assists in the grievance resolution process.
• Assists with tours of the facility.
• Supports Veolias commitment to safety and the environment by complying with the programs regarding health safety and protection of the environment.  Demonstrates safe work practices takes part in safety meetings as required and advises the supervisor of any non-conforming conditions.

Work Environment:

• Work is regularly performed in both an office and plant environment. 

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Advanced wastewater license in Mechanical Dewatering required.
• 5 10 years advanced training in dewatering and dryer systems

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills in wastewater solids dewatering and drying processes and equipment.
• Knowledge and skills in wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures in the operation of a wastewater plant.
• Knowledge of laboratory skills electrical concepts hydraulic concepts and electronic concepts.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with client public employees etc. 
• Excellent management and organizational skills
• Superior organizational skills and be able to prioritize and work simultaneously on several projects.
• Ability to operate within a team atmosphere.
• Ability to shift priorities frequently and effectively perform under pressure.
• Ability to read review and comment on the facilitys blueprints plans and schematics.
• Ability to operate computer keyboarding and other office machines as needed.
• Skills in Microsoft Office Suite and on-line distributed control systems.
• Strong basic mathematics writing and inventory control skills.
• Ability to be on call and work beyond normal business hours as required

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is occasionally exposed to outside-weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May require work outside of normal hours. 
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb stairs or ladders; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color close vision and distance vision.

Additional Information :

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time