Operations Manager – Wastewater Treatment Plant

About the role

The Operations Manager leads wastewater treatment operations at the Greenville Wastewater Treatment Plant, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and providing leadership to the plant's staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily operations of the wastewater treatment plant and related facilities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable permits, including NPDES requirements, state regulations, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely submission of regulatory reports and operational records.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Support engineering teams in EPA Consent Decree compliance activities, including identifying and reporting SSOs.
• Manage budgets and resources, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement operational procedures, preventive maintenance programs, and emergency response plans.
• Assist with capital improvement planning and infrastructure upgrades.
• Manage contracts, vendors, equipment purchases, and service agreements.
• Respond to operational concerns, emergencies, and public inquiries as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Water Resources, or related field preferred.
• Municipal wastewater treatment experience preferred.
• Mississippi Wastewater Operator Certification (Class IV preferred or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe).
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• OSHA and safety-related certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, equipment, laboratory testing, and process control.
• Strong understanding of NPDES permits and environmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret operational data and make sound process-control decisions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Experience with budgeting, capital planning, and asset management.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and serve in an on-call capacity when required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SCADA systems, CMMS software, and operational reporting tools.

Skills

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, equipment, laboratory testing, and process control.
• Understanding of NPDES permits and environmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret operational data and make sound process-control decisions.
• Leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Experience with budgeting, capital planning, and asset management.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and serve in an on-call capacity when required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SCADA systems, CMMS software, and operational reporting tools.

Benefits

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package including:

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position requires flexibility and the ability to respond to on-call and emergency situations within the required timeframe.

Waggoner Core Expectations

At Waggoner Engineering, we inspire trust and accountability, engage employees, clients, and stakeholders, deliver safe, compliant, and efficient wastewater operations, and support a work-life balance.

Why Join Our Team

We offer a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work-life balance, including:

• Work-Life Balance
• Fun and Engaging Work Environment
• Multicultural Team
• Family-Friendly Culture
• Community Service Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.