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About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:

The incumbent will assist the Project Manager in all phases of Water/Wastewater utility management including treatment plants O&M, regulatory and contract compliance, safety, and budget performance.

Ther person will also be responsible for directing and scheduling a wide variety of skilled and technical tasks associated with the operation, maintenance, and the repair of surface water filtration plants. Employees use acquired skills, knowledge, and independent judgment to train, direct, and lead other skilled, semi-skilled, and manual labor classes to properly accomplish the work.

Dimensions:

• Commitment to regulatory compliance, health, and safety of all employees.
• 14 direct reports.
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and CIP.
• Responsible for all treatment activities, regulatory agency compliance reporting and internal EHS compliance.
• The position is responsible for performance management, including promotion, reward, discipline, and determination of employment status.
• Also, responsible for staff training and development, including new hires and departmental orientation.
• Participates in the development and is held accountable for compliance with the departmental budget.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Manager with maintaining regulatory and contractual compliance of the project.
• Assist Project Manager in administering management policies and directives, train and evaluate subordinate staff including administering discipline as required.
• Assist Project Manager with project cost performance.
• Assist Project Manager, or as needed initiates and negotiates claims and additional services to client.
• Assist Project Manager with business development efforts to expand business through additional services and new projects.
• Directs laboratory testing and quality assurance/control activities.
• Ensures each assigned project has adequate supplies, materials, and equipment available for efficient use of crew; performs job safety analyses for each assigned project; prepares necessary forms and paperwork to order supplies, equipment, and materials as required.
• Participants in trade organizations to promote the Company.
• Conducts performance appraisal of staff.
• Assist in the hiring/interviewing process of department staff.
• Assist in conflict resolution process.
• Promotes safety practices and procedures by training employees, reporting unsafe conditions and proactive participation in safety activities on a daily basis.
• Assist Project Manager with capital project cost forecasting and budgeting.
• Takes ownership and action in place of Project Manager when they are unavailable.
• Ensures that proper safety standards and precautions are developed and implemented for each assigned project and that employees are properly trained before any work begins.
• Operates and certifies that all equipment and processes are in full compliance with laws/regulations.
• Evaluates all data and information pertaining to the proper operation of the water plant and files required regulatory documents.
• Prepares reports and documents related to the operations and assures work is completed accurately and according to standard practices/procedures.
• Maintains records on work activities, inventories, and material ordering, prepares reports on operational and service activities.
• Oversees all maintenance activities and projects.
• Initiates and/or recommends new or improved practices and procedures.
• Organizes and manages health and safety programs and training of staff.
• Ensures that proper safety standards and precautions are developed and implemented for each assigned project and that employees are properly trained before any work begins.
• Ensures all equipment is in proper working condition, oversees and coordinates preventive maintenance/repairs on equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics describesd here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather condtions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor degree in biology or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years related work experience in operations, maintenance, and management of water/wastewater treatment facilities and minimum of 3-5 years in managerial role is preferred.
• Business and utility management experience is required.
• Knowledge of project management and compliance issues in water is required.
• Marketing experience is desired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Specialized knowledge to include water treatment methods, distribution operations and maintenance, utility accounting systems and procedures, and engineering principles related to water treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures/methods, project budgeting, report generating.
• Excellent managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the ability to effectively manage projects and people.
• Must possess superior organizational skills and be able to prioritize and work simultaneously on several projects at the same time.
• Ability to shift priorities frequently and effectively perform under pressure.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial managerial skills.
• Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory methods and practices including team building, and conflict management.
• Extensive knowledge of operation and maintenance practices and standards pertaining to the operation of public utility systems.
• Strong aptitude for planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates.
• Extensive knowledge and skill in construction practices, methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the water treatment, distribution, maintenance, and repair field.
• Considerable knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and concrete finishing skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of MIOSHA Health and Safety Regulations pertaining torecordkeeping, traffic safety, personal protective equipment, trenching and shoring practices, respiratory protection, employee right-to-know, and confined space entry procedures.
• Willingness to work outside of core hours in order to meet business needs.
• Strong ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and effectively communicate with others.
• Ability to shift priorities frequently and effectively perform under pressure.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial management skills.
• Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory methods and practice, including team building and conflict management.
• Extensive knowledge of operation and maintenance practices and standards pertaining to the operation of a water treatment plant.
• Ability to skillfully direct and train in the use of a wide range of hand, power, and mechanical tools.
• Strong aptitude for understanding and working from maps, blueprints, sketches, and diagrams detailing treatment plant and operations.
• Strong ability to train, plan, organize, schedule, assign resources and coordinate the work of subordinate employees and crews.
• Ability to train, encourage and counsel subordinate employees.
• Ability to organize, implement and effectively manage health and safety training programs for employees engaged in utility operations and maintenance work.
• Ability to develop, organize, and manage records and reports pertinent to the activities supervised.
• Strong desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships, teams, and work with groups of other employees, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge and the ability to use computers and applications for the utility profession.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Michigan F1 Water Treatment Operator's License.
• Michigan S-4 and Wastewater operator Licenses preferred.
• Valid Driver's License in State of Residency with the ability to meet Risk Management guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to reach, feel and grasp, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, ladders, crawl and taste or smell.
• Must frequently lift and or move up to 49 pounds.
• Specific vison abilities required include close vision and distance vision.
• Additional functions include the ability and capability to legally operate a motor vehicle as well as other motorized equipment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.