What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections System Manager position at Veolia?
Company Description
About Veolia North America
A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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, Massachusetts, Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
www.veolianorthamerica.com
Benefits
Job Description
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 be accountable for maintaining the highest level of service of approximately 200 miles of Sewer system of various pipe sizes and types. Incumbent will develop processes and best practices for optimized Inspection, Cleaning and Repair planning in order to minimize the occurrence of Sanitary Sewer Overflows and blockages. Incumbent will ensure field crew performance, and provide resources necessary for problem resolution. Incumbent will take leadership in the planning and implementation of collection system capital improvements. Oversee the production of accurate and timely regulatory and contractual reporting.
Maintain established systems including Cloud based GIS and modern Work Order Management, mobile tools, innovative inspection techniques, GPS positioning system, Network of Sewer level sensors etc. …. Incumbent will catapult the Department to the next level of Maintenance and Capital Expenditure Optimization. Incumbent will move towards innovative solutions to become Smart Utility and Best in class Asset Management.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Education/Experience/Background:
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.
About Veolia North America
A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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, Massachusetts, Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.
www.veolianorthamerica.com
Benefits
Job Description
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 be accountable for maintaining the highest level of service of approximately 200 miles of Sewer system of various pipe sizes and types. Incumbent will develop processes and best practices for optimized Inspection, Cleaning and Repair planning in order to minimize the occurrence of Sanitary Sewer Overflows and blockages. Incumbent will ensure field crew performance, and provide resources necessary for problem resolution. Incumbent will take leadership in the planning and implementation of collection system capital improvements. Oversee the production of accurate and timely regulatory and contractual reporting.
Maintain established systems including Cloud based GIS and modern Work Order Management, mobile tools, innovative inspection techniques, GPS positioning system, Network of Sewer level sensors etc. …. Incumbent will catapult the Department to the next level of Maintenance and Capital Expenditure Optimization. Incumbent will move towards innovative solutions to become Smart Utility and Best in class Asset Management.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Daily Operation:
- Responsible for minimizing Sanitary system overflows and Blockages.
- Supervises day-to-day operation of the collection system department.
- Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and performance of wastewater collection system including systematic cleaning and televising.
- Responsible for directing system maintenance and repair activities, in support to experienced field supervisors.
- Reports serious or potentially hazardous malfunctions or conditions to Project Leader.
- Select, interface with vendors and contractors.
- Assists Project Leader with annual budget preparation, and forecast.
- Participates in the “Emergency On Call” rotation.
- EHS, reporting and Contract Compliance:
- Oversees and assists in maintenance of Work Order Management and GIS System and in preparation of reports.
- Follows regulatory and contractual requirements to ensure compliance.
- Commitment to health, safety and protection of environment. The incumbent supports Veolia’s commitment to safety by complying with the programs regarding health, safety and protection of the environment. The incumbent demonstrates safe work practices, takes part in safety meetings, and advises the Director of Operation of any non-conforming conditions.
- Process improvement and Projects toward Smart utility:
- Ensure integrity of data in both GIS and work order management system. Improve and Enforce data management SOP’s.
- Identifies and implements work process improvements.
- Makes recommendations to Project Leader for operational improvements.
- Develops standard operating procedures, safety procedures, preventive maintenance procedures, emergency response procedures.
- Develop Innovations (real time sewer level monitoring, automated geo-centric maintenance Planning decision Support System, test and implement inspections techniques…)
- Performs other projects/tasks/duties as assigned.
- Assist in employee selection, training, supervision and evaluation.
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- BS or MS desirable.
- Minimum of five (5) years management experience at a large utility (Water Distribution or Sewer system would be preferred).
- Experience with GIS and Work Order System.
- Experience and knowledge of gravity sewer and force main piping systems and maintenance (Inspection, cleaning and repairs) is desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite with advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to effectively supervise administrative, skilled and unskilled employees.
- Ability to work harmoniously and tactfully with other departments.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and submit accurate reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Valid CT Driver’s License is required.
- CT Collections License is preferred.
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.
