Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

Requirements

• 10 to 15 years’ experience in managing complex wastewater treatment facilities including reuse, laboratory, and solids handling systems.
• Ensure safety is the highest priority and that all SOPs are followed and DOT, OSHA, Healthy and Safety and other requirements are met. Conducts routine facility inspections. Interacts with regulators as required.
• Demonstrate collaborative and team leadership approach to this position.
• Experience hiring, supporting, supervising, and developing a staff of at least 13 operators.
• Florida Wastewater and/or Water Reuse Operators License – Class A Wastewater preferred.
• High school or equivalent, with technical/vocational school background; College degree preferred with focus in Environmental Areas.
• Identify and participate in activities to support the local community.
• Demonstrated financial acumen through oversight of operating and capital budgets.
• Active participation in recruiting, including partnering/supporting local wastewater/water school/program.
• Direct participation in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water/wastewater facilities including the utilization of predictive maintenance systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Oversight and utilization of Operations Database for process control, optimization, and regulatory reporting.
• Proven track record with regulators and solid understanding of regulations and reporting requirements.
• Familiar with computers (Excel, Word, HACH WIMS, etc.), including report generation.
• Applicant must possess a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with local leadership, including attending city staff and council meetings as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operational activities and being a steward of the operations team serving the City of Bradenton.
• Coordination and communication with operations, client representatives, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms.
• Ensuring effective system operation and optimization, staff development, implementation and management of an innovative asset management program, administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects, and emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, all alarm events, etc.
• Work performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Participate in an “on call” rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends. Respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Florida Wastewater and/or Water Reuse Operators License – Class A Wastewater preferred.
• College degree preferred with focus in Environmental Areas.