Water Plant Manager
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Job Summary
Industrial Energy Facility Full-time Leadership Role
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: East Chicago IN
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus bonus potential
Experience: 35 years in power industry water plant/filtration or related industrial environment
Health Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off & Paid Vacation
Career growth opportunities in an established industrial energy environment
And more
This is a hands-on technical leadership role with real ownership youre accountable for water quality water plant production and the chemical systems that keep an active industrial energy facility running. If youve spent time in power generation water treatment or industrial plant operations and want a role where your expertise directly impacts critical plant performance this is it.
Youll manage the full water treatment picture: filtration cooling tower condensate and feedwater systems on-line analyzer calibration chemical storage and feed equipment and water quality sampling and reporting across multiple systems boiler closed loop and cooling tower. Its technically demanding no two days are exactly the same and the work you do keeps electricity and steam generation running reliably in a steel production environment.
The role comes with a competitive salary bonus potential a full benefits package and room to grow within a specialized and stable corner of the energy industry. If youre self-motivated comfortable being on-call and take satisfaction in keeping complex systems in spec this is a role built for someone like you.
Water Quality & Chemical Management
Maintain water quality specifications suitable for combined coke and energy plant operations generating electricity and steam
Perform water sampling; test analyze report monitor adjust and maintain chemical levels across all plant water systems boiler closed loop cooling tower and others
Maintain monitor and inspect chemical storage chemical feed and control equipment for all on-site chemicals
Maintain all on-line analyzers and perform calibrations as needed pH conductivity hardness chlorine silica and sodium
Practice safe chemical handling instrument installation and repair and lockout/tagout procedures for all preventive maintenance and repairs
Water Plant Operations
Maintain water plant production for make-up water to the boiler system
Operate and maintain water treatment systems including water filtration cooling tower condensate and feedwater systems and associated equipment
Conduct root cause analysis on system issues troubleshoot and respond with appropriate corrective action
Stay on-call and available to respond to plant needs as required
Compliance & Coordination
Maintain close contact with chemical suppliers to ensure plant systems run efficiently and effectively
Maintain awareness of environmental and safety regulations and compliance programs relevant to water treatment operations
Coordinate with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to plan and execute varied and complex operational tasks
Support additional facility locations as needed
Experience & Education
35 years of experience in the power industry water plant/water filtration operations or a related industrial environment
Associate degree in water treatment with coursework in math physical science water filtration and chemistry preferred
Solid fundamental understanding of plant processes and equipment
Experience with environmental and safety regulations and compliance programs
Valid drivers license required
Technical Skills
Ability to conduct root cause analysis troubleshoot complex water system issues and respond accordingly
Experience operating and maintaining filtration cooling tower condensate feedwater and chemical treatment systems
Familiarity with on-line analyzer calibration: pH conductivity hardness chlorine silica and sodium
Comfortable handling chemicals safely and following lockout/tagout and PPE protocols
Leadership & Work Style
Able to plan coordinate and direct complex programs and tasks independently with the drive to see things through to completion
Strong listener able to process multiple viewpoints in group discussion and work effectively in a team environment
Proactive problem-solver focused on finding solutions and identifying opportunities to improve plant efficiency
Builds supporting collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners
A strong fit for water treatment or industrial plant professionals with 35 years of hands-on experience who want technical ownership and a leadership role
Ideal for self-motivated candidates who take pride in keeping critical systems running at spec and arent afraid to be on-call when it matters
A great match for someone looking to grow their career in industrial energy a technically specialized stable and in-demand field
Open to candidates with an Associate degree in water treatment or equivalent hands-on experience in lieu of formal credentials
Experience & Education
35 years of experience in the power industry water plant/water filtration operations or a related industrial environment
Associate degree in water treatment with coursework in math physical science water filtration and chemistry preferred
Solid fundamental understanding of plant processes and equipment
Experience with environmental and safety regulations and compliance programs
Valid drivers license required
Technical Skills
Ability to conduct root cause analysis troubleshoot complex water system issues and respond accordingly
Experience operating and maintaining filtration cooling tower condensate feedwater and chemical treatment systems
Familiarity with on-line analyzer calibration: pH conductivity hardness chlorine silica and sodium
Comfortable handling chemicals safely and following lockout/tagout and PPE protocols
Leadership & Work Style
Able to plan coordinate and direct complex programs and tasks independently with the drive to see things through to completion
Strong listener able to process multiple viewpoints in group discussion and work effectively in a team environment
Proactive problem-solver focused on finding solutions and identifying opportunities to improve plant efficiency
Builds supporting collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners
Health Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off & Paid Vacation
Career growth opportunities in an established industrial energy environment
And more
Required Skills:
Experience & Education 35 years of experience in the power industry water plant/water filtration operations or a related industrial environment Associate degree in water treatment with coursework in math physical science water filtration and chemistry preferred Solid fundamental understanding of plant processes and equipment Experience with environmental and safety regulations and compliance programs Valid drivers license required Technical Skills Ability to conduct root cause analysis troubleshoot complex water system issues and respond accordingly Experience operating and maintaining filtration cooling tower condensate feedwater and chemical treatment systems Familiarity with on-line analyzer calibration: pH conductivity hardness chlorine silica and sodium Comfortable handling chemicals safely and following lockout/tagout and PPE protocols Leadership & Work Style Able to plan coordinate and direct complex programs and tasks independently with the drive to see things through to completion Strong listener able to process multiple viewpoints in group discussion and work effectively in a team environment Proactive problem-solver focused on finding solutions and identifying opportunities to improve plant efficiency Builds supporting collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners
Required Education:
Associates or Bachelors preferred
