Superintendent of Operations
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Job Location:
Haworth, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Purpose:
Plans directs and oversees the operations at the Haworth Water Treatment Plant. Manages workforce to operate maintain and modify facilities in compliance with applicable policies/ procedures regulations and laws ensuring the continuous supply of potable water.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Routinely meeting with staff to discuss work plans and department goals provide counsel regarding priorities problem situations etc.
- Ensuring compliance with NJDEP license requirements for the satellite facilities.
- Ensuring operational compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act regulations.
- Ensuring operational compliance and reporting for plant residuals management.
- Directing workforce to accomplish daily operations and maintenance of treatment/production facilities.
- Completing performance reviews of reports as required.
- Ensuring knowledge transfer.
- Managing company assets efficiently.
- Assisting in preparation of annual capital and expense budgets and reviewing/reporting budget activity on a regular basis.
- Ensuring appropriate operator licensing for departmental staff.
- Implementing emergency response on 24-hour basis and for scheduling personnel to be available for response. Ensure all facility emergency response plans are updated and staff is trained/familiar with the plan contents.
- Working with other VWNJ functional groups to schedule facility improvements preventative and corrective maintenance.
- Coordinating with EHS&S personnel in conducting department safety and training programs and ensuring that staff adheres to required regulatory and internal EHS&S policies and procedures.
- Working with Human Resources to manage personnel effectively including conflict resolution within the framework of a collectively bargained workforce environment.
- Coordinating technical training programs and access to education opportunities for staff identifying opportunities for improvement to existing training processes.
- Developing and continuously improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Proactively sharing resources across teams.
- Ensuring appropriate customer satisfaction levels.
- Adhering to operating budget and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Providing leadership and motivation for subordinates.
- Facilitating communication among personnel and departments.
- Ensuring coordination between operations staff and engineering/capital management/contractors to ensure continuity of plant operations and successful capital project development and delivery.
- Continuously improving systems processes and procedures as measured by KPIs.
- Efficiently utilizing resources.
- Managing inventory items as required.
Qualifications :
Education/Experience/Background:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field is desirable.
- Minimum 5 years experience in water treatment operations or water engineering.
- Experience with distribution network modeling preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong Computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite SCADA GIS and hydraulic modeling software
- Understanding of hydrology and hydraulic principles.
- Operational knowledge of wells pumps and related equipment.
- Understanding of chemistry for sampling and treatment procedures.
- Excellent management and supervisory interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Must be able to deal effectively with all levels of staff management and organized labor groups.
- Proficient with planning budgeting and variance analysis.
- Knowledge of water utility operations maintenance and construction practices.
- Ability to negotiate with contractors.
- Ability to work on emergency stand-by.
- Ability to be Emergency Response Officer for Haworth WTP.
- Familiar with related safety practices.
- The incumbent must be able to read and understand Engineering and site plans specifications and as-built drawings.
- Must be able to read and write. Ability to learn new water industry technology and teach.
- Be available to serve on an emergency standby rotation.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- NJDEP Water Treatment Plant Operators License (T4) is preferred
- Minimum NJDEP Water Treatment Plant Operators License (T2)
- NJDEP Water Distribution System Operators License (W2)
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to walk on uneven terrain; climb ladders hills and stairs; enter confined spaces moderate lifting up to 25 pounds; sit stand and walk for long periods at a time.
- Must be able to speak see clearly and hear. Must be able to smell gasses.
Additional Information :
Pay Range: $110000 to $125000 per year.
Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental and vision 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.
Sick leave 56 hours; Observed Holidays 11 days; Vacation Flexible Time Off
Eligible for up to 15% Annual Performance Bonus
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
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