Landfill Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager I or II - Waste Management : Job Details

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Preferred Education and Experience: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or other related field. Experience as a manager or supervisor. Experience with wastewater treatment and collection systems. Will consider candidates experienced in pulp and paper, chemical manufacturing and other manufacturing that includes process water pretreatment.

I. Job SummarySupervises employees and operations of wastewater treatment plant.

II. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Manages personnel and daily operations of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and collection system to maintain optimum disposal flow. Treatment facility includes physical, chemical and biological treatment of landfill leachate with Membrane Bioreactor and Reverse Osmosis technologies.
• Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
• Fulfills purchasing function, including purchasing supplies, maintaining purchase order log, and reviewing P-card transactions, for the treatment plant.
• Assembles and analyzes data. Tests and monitors results and creates appropriate reports.
• Serves as a liaison between plant and vendors, contractors, management, security, and others.
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.

III. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThe highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees. This includes:

• Direct supervision of approximately, 5 full-time employees including: waste water treatment operators. 

IV. QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.A. Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or GED (accredited).
• Experience: Four (4) years of previous experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Preferred: State Wastewater Operator Certificate (Class D-1 or higher).

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Previous plant supervisor experience may be required.

BenefitsAt WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.