Industrial Wastewater Plant Manager

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Industrial Wastewater Plant Manager in Horse Cave, Kentucky to treat the wastewater from a food & beverage manufacturing facility. The Wastewater Plant Manager is responsible for leading staff to execute the day-to-day operations, maintenance and management, administrative duties, and maintaining close client communications.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operations and management of the facility, including provision of trained staff 24/7.
• Day-to-day operations and management of the remote communications network and assigned SCADA network.
• Implementation and management of an innovative predictive maintenance management program.
• Administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects.
• Emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, all alarm events, etc.
• Provision of requested/required operations and compliance reporting to regulatory agencies and municipality.
• Active role in the coordination and communication with assigned staff, client representatives, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms.
• Ensure effective system operation and optimization.
• Perform hands-on work and produce all required reports.
• Coordinate the on-going daily operation of the utility system.

Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent.
• Valid Kentucky Driver's License required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in wastewater treatment facilities, including laboratory.
• Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.
• Experience overseeing a budget of $1.0 million or more.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record with regulators.
• Industrial Wastewater Treatment Experience is helpful, but not necessary.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Pay

$75,000 - $100,000 a year. Compensation is based upon experience.

Benefits

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.