Deputy Leader (Wastewater)

About the role

The successful candidate will assist the Site Leader in managing daily operations, ensuring that all activities align with organizational goals and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Leader in addressing operational challenges, providing hands-on assistance and contributing to quick, effective solutions.
• Help relay site goals, procedures, and updates to team members, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the site.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment by supporting team members, helping to resolve any issues, and promoting teamwork.
• Flexibly manage various responsibilities, stepping in to handle tasks as needed and adapting to the changing needs of the site.
• Aid in maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency, working closely with the Site Leader to implement process improvements.
• Serve as a secondary leader, stepping in to lead site operations in the absence of the Site Leader, ensuring continuity of operations.

Compliance

• Oversee contract execution for the site, ensuring adherence to established environmental, health, safety, operating, maintenance, and emergency response procedures.

Reliability

• Maintain high standards of quality and consistent results.
• Coordinate problem resolution and manage conflicting priorities effectively.

People Focused

• Promote a positive work culture.
• Manage resources effectively.
• Communicate business initiatives and goals to team members.
• Evaluate and mentor the team to drive performance and growth.

Customer Obsessed

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, addressing escalated issues promptly.
• Contribute to new business opportunities and work towards improving Net Promoter Scores.

Cost Effective

• Support OPEX initiatives for efficiency and cost savings.
• Assist with budgeting and cost control for the site.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• A degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is strongly preferred but not required.
• 3 years of leadership experience, 2 of which in a supervisory or lead role, with a focus 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.
• Systems Expertise: Preferred knowledge of: Electrical systems relevant to water/wastewater facilities, Mechanical systems used in treatment plants, 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.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Connecticut Class III or Class IV Wastewater Operator Certification is required.

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.

Pay Range

$110,000 to $120,000 per year.

Benefits

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

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.