Plant Manager I

About the role

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, seeks a Plant Manager II to assume responsibilities in the operation of facilities, including maintenance of grounds and buildings, ensuring compliance with regulatory agency regulations, overseeing training programs, and assisting with the development and adherence to the departmental Operating Budget.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable operation of all facilities, including maintenance of grounds and buildings.
• Participate in the development and implementation of company goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee training programs of personnel for all plant labor functions.
• Assist with maintaining the AWWA Partnership program.
• Administer the Department Safety Program and OSHA compliance.
• Assist in preparation and adherence to the Capital Budget for production department facilities.
• Maintain permit and operational compliance.
• Coordinate, complete, and review operational records and statistical data.
• Assist in submitting SDWA regulatory reports.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment, engineering, and distribution departments to maintain the overall operational integrity of the facilities.
• Mentor other Department employees as part of resource skill development.
• Assist with other tasks or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a science-related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Water Treatment plant operations preferred.
• Currently holds a Pennsylvania Certification for Water Works Operator Class A and all Subclasses required for plant operations.
• Previous experience should include work with computer control systems and programming, water chemistry and laboratory procedures, computational skills to calculate chemical dosages and determine calibration of chemical feed systems, basic mechanical skills to maintain large pumps, drives, motors, piping systems, chemical feeders and storage tanks, knowledge of electrical power distribution and control systems, interpersonal skills necessary to effectively conduct business with internal and external customers.
• Must be computer literate, especially with word processing, e-mail, and spreadsheet applications.

Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively conduct business with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution and control systems.
• Basic mechanical skills to maintain large pumps, drives, motors, piping systems, chemical feeders and storage tanks.
• Computational skills to calculate chemical dosages and determine calibration of chemical feed systems.
• Knowledge of water chemistry and laboratory procedures.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively conduct business with internal and external customers (customers, employees, colleagues, corporate office, regulators, public officials, vendors, communities etc.).

Benefits

Aqua offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including a commitment to career growth opportunities, and is dedicated to protecting natural lands and improving the environment.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $XX.XX - $XXXX.XX per year.

Schedule

The standard work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Respond to/attend periodic after-hour emergencies and meetings. On-call and available 24/7 to handle any problems that may arise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aqua is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).