Operations Manager Plants

Responsibilities

• Manage or assist in managing the daily operational activities of a major wastewater treatment plant or a number of smaller wastewater treatment plants
• Control quality of wastewater discharges and wastewater treatment processes
• Responsible for regulatory permit compliance and interaction with the regulatory agencies
• Direct, develop and motivate staff to meet objectives that assist in achieving the District’s strategic business plan
• Assist with the planning, staffing and organizing the operational activities and functions of a wastewater treatment plant
• Assign and supervise the work of personnel
• Help manage employee performance against operational and maintenance goals
• Work to maintain a safe work environment to assure compliance with the District’s Health & Safety programs
• Supervise planning and scheduling and developing a long range maintenance schedule
• Work with Engineering Department to plan and initiate projects to maintain, upgrade, and improve facilities
• Develop preventive and corrective maintenance programs
• Work with consultants and contractors on design and construction projects
• Interact with public by addressing concerns and complaints
• Budget preparation and monitor budget throughout the fiscal year
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Assist in establishing and administering District policies
• Train and/or supervise training program for personnel
• Requisition parts and supplies and other material necessary for operations and maintenance
• Perform related work as required or delegated by supervisor

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's of Science in engineering or related degree
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant or equivalent relevant experience
• Professional Engineering license preferred

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the chemical, physical and biological processes involved in the treatment of wastewater
• Thorough knowledge of the machinery, equipment, materials and operating practices of a modern wastewater treatment plant
• Considerable knowledge of hydraulics and physics
• Considerable knowledge of policies and procedures for operating, monitoring and evaluating departmental activities
• Considerable skill in planning and supervising the work of others
• Considerable skill in maintaining a safe work environment while complying with established safety standards
• Considerable skill in managing/coordinating work with contractors and vendors
• Skill in conducting research and performing investigations
• Considerable skill in forming and maintaining effective working relationships with governmental and industrial officials
• Considerable skill in keeping records and preparing reports

Additional Requirements

• Must possess valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides
• Position designated as safety sensitive per MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures"; candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test
• Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations
• Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations rating

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Occasionally
• Move/Traverse: Occasionally
• Stationary Position/Seated: Constantly
• Transport/Lifting: Rarely
• Transport/Carrying: Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pushing: Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pulling: Rarely
• Ascend/Descend: Rarely
• Balancing: Rarely
• Position Self/Stooping: Rarely
• Position Self/Kneeling: Rarely
• Position Self/Crouching: Rarely
• Position Self/Crawling: Rarely
• Reaching: Rarely
• Handling: Occasionally
• Grasping: Occasionally
• Feeling: Rarely
• Communicate/Talking: Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently
• Coordination: Frequently

Work Environment

• Extreme cold: Rarely
• Extreme heat: Rarely
• Humidity: Rarely
• Wet: Rarely
• Noise: Occasionally
• Hazards: Rarely
• Temperature Change: Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely
• Vibration: Rarely

About Us

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St