What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Operations Manager position at Veolia Environnement SA?
Job Summary :
The Wastewater Operations Manager (OM) oversees the safe performance of a Veolia Industrial
Wastewater plant processing both Organic and Inorganic waste streams while focusing on ways to
improve processes and increase productivity. The OM will work directly for the Veolia Site Leader to
foster a compliancebased culture with the client outside regulatory agencies and within Veolia itself
while serving as a driving force for the EHS program. The Operations Manager is the visible and active
leader for 8 Field Service Representatives and other positions of the wastewater area of the facility
promoting a favorable and productive environment for all employees and the client.
Key Characteristics
Ability to manage the 24 / 7 operation of wastewater area in a client facility
Ability to manage 8 Field Service Representatives (and others) as their direct supervisor
Willingness to share OnCall responsibilities with other Operations Managers
EHS Focused
Team Oriented with employees colleagues and customer
Effective communicator
Production driven in meeting the client contract
Highly organized in being able to manage multiple operational administrative and contractual
responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operation of the wastewater area of the facility ensuring optimal performance
and efficiency
Review system performance and implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimize
downtime
Troubleshoot and resolve issues
Collaborate with others to understand the overall operation of the facility
Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental health and safety regulations
With the assistance of the Human Resources Manager and Veolia Site Leader manage a team of
Field Service Representatives and other positions providing training guidance and
performance evaluations
Develop implement and maintain standard operation procedures (SOPs) for the wastewater
area and associated operations
Monitoring and maintaining accurate inventory levels
Manage budgets
Prepare and present regular reports on system performance and improvement initiatives
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Preferred :
Demonstrated people and operations management skills
Demonstrated project management skills
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing process Six Sigma & or Kaizen Knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS
Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory
control variable cost productivity and fulfillment metrics quality systems cost systems and
fulfillment metrics and procedures
Knowledge of OSHA EPA & other governmental regulations
Proficiency in SAP
Qualifications :
Education & Experience
Required
Associate degree from an accredited college or university with 2 years of experience (or a High
School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience) in wastewater operations
Minimum 1 additional year of experience managing people in a wastewater facility or
manufacturing environment
Preferred
Bachelor degree in engineering from an accredited college or university (Chemical Mechanical
Industrial)
Prior experience in plant operations and people management
Prior experience in wastewater or industrial plant operations
Additional Information :
General hazards include working outside in high / low temperatures working with electrical
panels working with chemicals working at heights and with heavy machinery.
Travel 10% of the time
Work will be performed in a general construction and plant operations environment.
As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills
Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management
Vacancy : 1
