Wastewater Operations Supervisor

Position Purpose: 

The incumbent will support the best interests and needs of Veolia by providing professional supervision and leadership to safely operate and maintain the Princeton Meadows wastewater treatment plant and collection system. The Supervisor Operations Wastewater directs daily operations and maintenance activities to ensure regulatory compliance reliable system performance effective customer service response and adherence to Veolia policies and procedures.

This role requires professionalism independent judgment and the ability to work effectively at all levels. The incumbent coordinates work planning and scheduling manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs through the CMMS supports process control laboratory/testing coordination and reporting requirements oversees contractor work quality and budget compliance and partners with Engineering and EHSS to drive safety training and capital planning initiatives. The position includes participation in the emergency callout rotation and response to after-hours operational events and the ability to handle emergency situations.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Supervises the workforce engaged in operation maintenance repair and inspection of the wastewater treatment plant and collection system to ensure compliance with Veolia standards and all applicable local state and federal regulations.
• Oversees day-to-day operation of the Princeton Meadows 1.7 MGD wastewater treatment plant including monitoring performance supporting process control and ensuring appropriate operational coverage.
• Provides oversight/coordination for treatment processes including biosolids handling programs and associated equipment and vendors/contractors as applicable to the facilitys program requirements.
• Provides oversight/coordination for air emissions systems and applicable standards (as applicable to the facility) ensuring operational practices support compliance and proper documentation.
• Provides oversight of any effluent reuse/reclaimed water operations/programs (as applicable) including monitoring sampling/recordkeeping coordination cross-connection controls customer coordination and ensuring compliance with all reuse permits standards and internal procedures.
• Plans coordinates and schedules maintenance installation and repair projects across the wastewater system including lift stations appurtenances and related assets.
• Assigns work crews to specific jobs based on job requirements workforce capability safety considerations and service priorities; promotes a team atmosphere and effective collaboration.
• Manages the preventative and corrective maintenance program including workflow execution in the CMMS (assign dispatch verify/close) ensuring accurate documentation and completion of work orders.
• Receives work requests and work orders; determines required labor and materials; coordinates procurement/ordering of parts chemicals equipment and services as needed.
• Generates and assigns work orders arising from field inspections and/or customer complaints received through the call center or internal stakeholders.
• Performs and/or directs troubleshooting and repair of mechanical electrical instrumentation and controls (including SCADA-related) issues impacting treatment or collection operations applying strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ensures proper sampling support and operational data integrity; supports wastewater testing using laboratory standard methods for water and wastewater; reviews logs and operational records for accuracy and completeness; ensures required reporting is completed on time.
• Prepares reports and correspondence as required by Veolia and regulatory agencies; supports audits inspections and corrective action responses as needed.
• Conducts periodic inspections of work in progress (Veolia crews and contractors) to verify quality compliance and alignment with scope and budget; ensures contractors perform within budget expectations.
• Partners with the Engineering Department to support prioritization and execution of capital projects and system improvements; provides field input constructability feedback and operational considerations.
• Partners with EHSS to conduct periodic safety meetings tailboards and training programs; reinforces safe work practices and confirms required PPE and monitoring is used.
• Monitors safety and jobsite conditions; reports and corrects non-conforming conditions; sets the tone for safety culture and housekeeping standards at the facility and in the field.
• Monitors and supports achievement of operational KPIs (e.g. compliance maintenance execution responsiveness reliability safety).
• Interacts professionally with customers contractors vendors and state/local agencies; supports investigation and resolution of service issues as needed; develops and maintains good working relationships with the public and employees.
• Ability to shift priorities frequently organize and prioritize multiple concurrent projects and effectively perform under pressure to meet operational and compliance deadlines.
• Participates on cross-functional teams and performs other job-related tasks as required or requested.
• Will be required to participate in emergencies respond to callouts and work extended hours as needed; must be a member of the Princeton Meadows emergency callout rotation.
• Maintains accurate electronic records and ensures timely submission of required documentation and reports.
• Manages/monitors inventory (including chemicals and critical spare parts) to ensure adequate supply is maintained and properly stored/handled.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to wear required PPE and safely work around moving equipment wet/slippery surfaces chemical storage/handling areas and wastewater process environments.
• This position requires participation in an emergency/on-call rotation and may require weekends holidays and extended hours based on operational needs.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Associates or Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in wastewater system construction operations maintenance and repair.
• 2 years supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Complies with all organization safety compliance and policy/procedure requirements.
• Demonstrates safe work practices; participates in safety meetings; promotes continuous improvement in safety quality and efficiency.
• Uses and supports workforce management and technology tools (CMMS GIS SCADA and other Veolia systems) to plan execute and document work.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently; makes sound decisions consistent with established procedures and policies.
• This is an essential role and must report during inclement weather events as directed.
• Computer literacy and ability to learn/use Veolia systems including:
  • GIS and asset management / CMMS.
  • SCADA monitoring tools (as applicable).
  • Ability to use Chromebook and Google Suite (Gmail Sheets Docs) as needed for reporting and administration.
• Must be able to read and write English legibly and perform job-related math/calculations.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• NJDEP S2 and C2 licenses required.
• S3 and C3 highly preferred; if not held must attain within 3 years of placement (or per Veolia policy).
• Valid drivers license.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform field and facility inspections requiring standing/walking for extended periods walking on uneven terrain climbing stairs/ladders and entering confined spaces as trained/authorized.
• Must be able to lift/carry tools and materials consistent with job requirements (commonly up to 50 lbs. with assistance/mechanical aids as required).
• Must be able to see speak hear and smell sufficiently to perform operational oversight and respond to alarms/abnormal conditions.

Additional Information :

Pay Range: $95000 to $110000 per year.

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.

Sick leave 56 hours; Observed Holidays 11 days; Vacation Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 10% 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