What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Operations Manager position at Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions?

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

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 compliance-based 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 On-Call 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

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

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.

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