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Woodard & Curran · 3 days ago

Collection Systems Operations Chief

Bradenton, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$33/hr - $37/hr

7+ years exp

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm focused on clean water and environmental issues. The Collection Systems Operations Chief is responsible for managing daily operations and maintenance of collection system facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing staff and budgeting.

Environmental Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of assigned equipment, including preventive maintenance duties

Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records

Perform general maintenance duties of the collection system and vehicles and other assigned duties

Manage, lead and train subordinate operational and maintenance staff assigned; advise and instruct on methods and techniques for improving efficiency of duties and operations

Reviews trends, records, and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collects and tabulates operational log data for regulatory agencies

Recognize deviations or irregularities in the operation and maintenance; adjust the treatment plant process and equipment in order to maintain the required quality standards of the federal, state, and county regulatory agencies

Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent equipment integrity, and safety

Test, monitor, record, evaluate, troubleshoot, and adjust the operation of emergency generators and auxiliary equipment

Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks

Assist in preparing standard operating procedures

Oversee Collection System operations to remain in compliance with all Federal, State, County and City regulations and standards

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures

Work around electrical and mechanical equipment in dry and wet weather conditions

Assist Federal, State and local regulators during compliance inspections

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Florida Class B certificationWaterWastewater operationsHach Wims systemCMMS systemClient communicationSafety complianceRecord keepingTeam management

Required

High School Degree or Equivalent

Valid Florida Driver's License required

Must possess at least a valid State of Florida Class 'B' Collections System license

Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the Water and Wastewater industry specific to operations with management responsibilities

Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures

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

Preferred

Florida Class 'A' collections certification

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.