Wastewater Plant Manager

About the role

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, seeks a Supervisor in charge of all Central Division wastewater collection systems, lift stations, and treatment facilities. The position requires 10+ years of industry experience with a supervisory role, including experience with computer control systems, environmental chemistry, and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely repair, maintenance, and management of assets and operations via an electronic work order management system.
• Train and develop Wastewater Department employees to comply with Aqua policies, procedures, and practices.
• Serve as the Responsible Operator In Charge (ROIC) for all Central Division Wastewater Department NPDES systems and other jurisdictions as required.
• Comply with all IEPA and EPA regulatory requirements related to Department operations.
• Administer non-union employee relations, including staffing, labor relations, compliance with personnel policies and programs, staff development, and personnel reviews.
• Manage accounts payable expenditures, materials, chemicals, equipment, fleet procurement, and inventory control/reconciliation.
• Identify, develop, and manage capital expenditures within the Wastewater Department.
• Coordinate with internal and external engineering, operational, and compliance staff to ensure capital expenditures are in accordance with established budgets and operational plans.
• Supervise others who perform NPDES and process analyses in wastewater treatment as needed.
• Supervise all wastewater employees at the division level including operator trainees/operators, maintenance, laboratory, and team lead personnel.
• Prepare, review, and submit regulatory agency required reporting and monitoring, with oversight by the Area Manager and Compliance Manager.
• Evaluate new treatment processes through pilot studies and develop capital projects or process changes to improve quality or efficiency of operation.
• Respond to customer back-up or sanitary overflow complaints and formulate appropriate responses.
• Manage operational readiness of plant and collection system equipment including computerized control systems and monitoring sensors.
• Oversee department safety programs, safety leadership, and training of employees.
• Support Aqua safety program and policies, including process safety, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Risk Management Plan, Lock Out/Tag Out, and Confined Space Program.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental engineering, or engineering preferred but not required.
• Advanced degree advantageous.
• 10+ years of industry experience with 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with computer control systems and programming, environmental chemistry, and laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Creative problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to motivate oneself and others to accomplish required tasks, and the ability to work with and motivate people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively conduct business with internal and external customers and represent the company.
• Available for emergencies or consultation 24/7 and respond when necessary.
• Class 1 Illinois Public Wastewater Operator’s Certificate required but will consider candidates with the ability to obtain a Class 1 certificate within the specified experience requirement.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical skills to maintain large pumps, drives, motors, piping systems, chemical feeders, and storage tanks.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution and control systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Creative problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to motivate oneself and others to accomplish required tasks, and the ability to work with and motivate people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively conduct business with internal and external customers and represent the company.
• Available for emergencies or consultation 24/7 and respond when necessary.

Skills

• Computer control systems and programming.
• Environmental 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.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Available for emergencies or consultation 24/7 and respond when necessary.

Benefits

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $113,000 - $145,000.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the job and the community.

Company Information

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, operates as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, serving approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status.

Contact Information

To apply for this position, interested candidates can contact us at (1-877-271-9012).