Veolia · 2 months ago
Deputy Leader - Wastewater Treatment Facility
Lynn, MA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $112K/yr
3+ years expVeolia is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States, providing a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services. The Deputy Site Leader will assist the Site Leader in managing daily operations, ensuring effective communication and fostering teamwork while maintaining high safety and operational standards.
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Responsibilities
Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration, ensuring that communication flows smoothly across all team members to ensure team alignment and site goals are met
Supports the Site Leader in managing team performance, helping to identify areas for improvement and offering coaching as needed
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to assist in liaising with the Site Leader, staff, and external stakeholders
Provides support in client communications and is capable of stepping into client-facing roles when necessary
Assists the Site Leader in promoting a safety-first culture and conducting regular safety checks or audits
Assists the Site Leader in mentoring junior team members, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement
Demonstrates a desire to grow into a future leadership role, with a focus on developing both operational and leadership skills
Promote a positive work culture
Manage resources effectively
Communicate business initiatives and goals to team members
Evaluate and mentor the team
Typically supervise less than 10 FTEs
Implement and enforce comprehensive safety protocols, procedures, and best practices at the operational level
Conduct regular safety training and awareness programs for all site personnel
Continuously monitor and report on safety performance metrics, including incident rates and near-misses, to drive improvement
Oversee contract execution for the site
Ensure adherence to established environmental, health, safety, operating, maintenance, and emergency response procedures
Monitor project delivery performance
Maintain high standards of quality and consistent results
Coordinate problem resolution and manage conflicting priorities
Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with site-level customers and stakeholders
Respond to customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints promptly and professionally
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve customer experience and satisfaction
Identify and implement operational efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives to enhance site-level performance
Monitor and report on site-level financial transactions to ensure cost-effectiveness
Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime
Independently manage facilities generally less than 1 MGD; or support Site Leader with generally 1-5 MGD facilities
Align responsibilities with supervisor if part of a common project
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED is required
3 years of leadership experience, 2 of which in a supervisory or lead role, with a focus on assisting leadership and contributing to operational success
Must possess a MA Grade 6C Wastewater Operators license
Preferred
A degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is strongly preferred but not required
Preferred knowledge of electrical systems relevant to water/wastewater facilities
Preferred knowledge of mechanical systems used in treatment plants
Preferred knowledge of instrumentation and control systems for process monitoring and automation
Proficiency in general computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
SCADA systems (desirable)
Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Familiarity with water quality testing and analysis techniques
Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements
Basic troubleshooting skills for equipment and processes
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Benefits
Paid time off policies
Health
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Savings accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Paid volunteering
401(k) plan
Company
Veolia
Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.1MKey Investors
Emerging Capital Partners
2005-01-01Private Equity· $10.1M
Leadership Team
Emmanuelle Menning
Deputy CEO, CFO, Finance & Purchasing, Member of Group Executive Committee - Veolia
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