Operations Supervisor
Veolia North America

Company Description

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website

Job Description

BENEFITS

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:

Directs operational personnel in the operation of the facility; ensures effective plant performance and compliance with permit standards.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages the operation of all plant equipment on all shifts.
• Communicates with the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, and staff to ensure that plant resources are being utilized to achieve project objectives.
• Ensures that consistent process control procedures are followed in all plant areas and on all shifts; and that uniform monitoring and record keeping are performed plant wide.
• Advises subordinates in diagnosing complex operational and maintenance problems.
• Monitors all budget elements to ensure cost-effective service while meeting budget; develops annual budgets for Project Manager review.
• Trains subordinates in supervisory, operational, safety, and maintenance programs.
• Communicates and coordinates with the Maintenance Supervisor and Assistant Project Manager regarding maintenance activities required and their impact on process.
• Reviews subordinates' performance in accordance with Veolia procedures.
• Aggressively supervises subordinate employees to assure work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
• Promotes morale, and provides staff with an atmosphere of open communication, innovation, and job growth.
• Performs as Assistant Superintendent in the absence of the Project Manager.
• Performs safety training and provides necessary time for off-shift crews to ensure training and other communication as needed.
• Supervision Received: Verbal and written instructions from the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager.
• Supervision Given: Verbal and written instructions to the Chief Operators and Operators.

Work Environment:

• Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and all temperatures and climatic conditions and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Requires thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques, principles, and practices of water/wastewater treatment, as acquired through five years of experience.
• Requires thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques, and principles of supervision and management, as acquired through three years of experience.
• Requires well developed reading, math, writing, presentation, scientific, and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for communication and budgeting purposes.
• Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Requires ability to plan, organize, train, and functionally supervise subordinates.
• Requires proficiency in projecting positive corporate image; the ability to solve complex process problems; and excellent analytical skills.
• Must possess professional integrity and confidentiality and have the ability to work well and communicate with clients, upper management, and the general public; and to establish effective working relationships with other employees.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Requires a Rhode Island Grade 3 Waste Water Operators License.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in various positions that require standing (40%), bending (30%), walking (20%), and sitting (10%).
• Must be able to lift and carry 60 pounds while walking distances up to 10 feet.

Additional Information

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.