Water/Wastewater Project Manager

  • Full-time
  • Contract Type: Standard

Company Description

Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 179,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve
available resources, and replenish them. In 2020, the Veolia group supplied 95 million people with drinking water and 62 million people with wastewater service, produced nearly 43 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 47 million metric tons of waste.

Job Description

Plans, organizes and manages the daily operation, maintenance and testing of a large water /wastewater system, assuring its compliance with established environmental, safety, operating, and emergency response procedures. Maintains ongoing client interface to keep client informed and enhance client relations.

Qualifications

 

  • Available for 24/7 emergency services
  • Experience with client interaction
  • Comfortable making public presentations

 

Degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent related experience with completion of an accredited management course.

Five to seven years progressive lead and/or supervisory experience within a water /wastewater treatment environment with thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques, principles, and practices of water/wastewater treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection.

Highest level of certification as a water/wastewater operator required by site. If from another state, must achieve certification within one year of appointment to Plant Operations Manager.

Lab experience for permit testing requirements.

Demonstrated leadership ability with an understanding of Human Resources / Relations principals.

Knowledge of Process / Operations Management, QA/QC procedures, Safety, Environmental and Facilities / Capital Equipment Management.

Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution, resolve conflicting priorities and to meet assignment deadlines within a team environment.

Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex process problems and manage remedial action.

Demonstrated knowledge of budget preparation and cost control and have the ability to forecast budget, staffing and equipment needs.

Demonstrated effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel.

Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports.

Strong PC skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database software and the ability to optimize the use of technology and systems to communicate, manage budget and to streamline processes and increase efficiency. Familiarity with maintenance, operation, regulatory reporting and cost estimating software.

Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).

Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.

Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Valid Driver’s license and safe driving record.

Additional Information

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.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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.

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