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Woodard & Curran · 4 months ago

Plant Manager - Wastewater Treatment

Clewiston, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$79K/yr - $87K/yr

10+ years exp

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm focused on clean water and environmental sustainability. They are seeking a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a wastewater treatment facility, ensuring compliance, staff development, and effective system optimization.

Environmental Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operational activities of a wastewater treatment facility

Coordinate and communicate with operations, client representatives, contractors, and engineering firms

Ensure effective system operation and optimization, compliance reporting, and staff development

Implement and manage an innovative asset management program

Administer and implement all routine and capital repair and replacement projects

Respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed

Conduct routine facility inspections and interact with regulators as required

Demonstrate a collaborative and team leadership approach

Oversee operating and capital budgets and demonstrate financial acumen

Participate in recruiting and support local wastewater/water school programs

Direct participation in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water/wastewater facilities

Utilize predictive maintenance systems and operations database for process control, optimization, and regulatory reporting

Maintain a proven track record with regulators and a solid understanding of regulations and reporting requirements

Ensure safety is the highest priority and all SOPs are followed

Qualification

Florida Wastewater Operators LicenseWastewater treatment managementRegulatory complianceFinancial acumenTechnical/vocational educationCommunity engagementComputer proficiencyTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

10 to 15 years' experience in managing wastewater treatment facilities including distributions, collections, and solids handling systems

Florida Wastewater Operators License

High school or equivalent, with technical/vocational school background; College degree preferred with focus in Environmental Areas

Ensure safety is the highest priority and that all SOPs are followed and DOT, OSHA, Healthy and Safety and other requirements are met

Conduct routine facility inspections

Interacts with regulators as required

Demonstrate a collaborative and team leadership approach to this position

Demonstrate financial acumen through oversight of operating and capital budgets

Active participation in recruiting, including partnering/supporting local wastewater/water school programs

Direct participation in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water/wastewater facilities including the utilization of predictive maintenance systems

Oversight and utilization of Operations Database for process control, optimization, and regulatory reporting

Proven track record with regulators and solid understanding of regulations and reporting requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Familiar with computers (Excel, Word, HACH WIMS, etc.), including report generation

Identify and participate in activities to support the local community

Applicant must possess a valid Driver's License and a good driving record

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment

Demonstrated ability to partner with local leadership, including attending city staff and council meetings as appropriate

Preferred

College degree preferred with focus in Environmental Areas

Benefits

401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.

Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Disability: Paid short and long term disability

Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.