Deputy Leader

Job Description

Position Purpose:

• Assist the Site Leader in managing daily operations.
• Ensure all activities align with organizational goals and operational standards.
• Support the Site Leader in addressing operational challenges.
• Relay site goals, procedures, and updates to team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience/Background:
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• A degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field preferred but not required.
• 3 years of leadership experience, 2 of which in a supervisory or lead role, focusing on assisting leadership and contributing to operational success.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Operational Knowledge:
• Comprehensive understanding of unit processes applicable to water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes (coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection).
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes (primary treatment, secondary treatment, tertiary treatment).
• Systems Expertise:
• Preferred knowledge of electrical systems relevant to water/wastewater facilities.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems used in treatment plants.
• Understanding of instrumentation and control systems for process monitoring and automation.
• Computer Skills:
• Proficiency in general computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Data entry and management systems.
• SCADA systems (desirable).
• Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Additional Desirable Skills:
• Familiarity with water quality testing and analysis techniques.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for equipment and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, 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.
• The employee may regularly lift 10-25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Savings accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteering.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.

Additional Information

• Pay Range: $75,000 to $80,000 per year.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!