Water Treatment Plant Manager
Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.
Woodard & Curran is growing, and we are looking for qualified Plant Managers near Central Connecticut! The Drinking Water Treatment Plant Manager is responsible for leading a staff of one to execute the day-to-day operations, maintenance and management, administrative duties, and maintaining close client communications of the water treatment facility. Employees who join Woodard & Curran's staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering.
What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran?
- Day-to-day operations and management of the water treatment facility and distribution system.
- Day-to-day operations and management of the remote communications network and assigned SCADA network.
- Implementation and management of an innovative predictive maintenance management program,
- Administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects,
- Emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, all alarm events, etc.
- Provision of requested / required operations and compliance reporting to regulatory agencies and municipality.
The Plant Manager will play an active role in the coordination and communication with assigned staff, client representatives, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms. He or she will also work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing hands-on work and producing all required reports. He or she will coordinate the on-going daily operation of the utility system.
What would you need to succeed?
High School Degree or Equivalent.Valid State of Connecticut Driver's License required.State of Connecticut class 1 water treatment and class 2 distribution licenses required.State of Connecticut Cross Connection Survey Inspector and Backflow Prevention Tester licenses preferred.3+ years' experience in managing a complex water and / or wastewater facility.Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.Experience overseeing and managing a budget and staff.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proven track record with regulators.Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.Why would you choose Woodard & Curran?
You would be offered a generous total rewards package :Competitive compensation.Excellent Benefits to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account.Career growth.Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry. Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.The opportunity to become more versatile and even more technically proficient. We cross-train to improve facility operations, job satisfaction, and job security.$83,000 - $120,000 a year Salary range depends upon experience and certification.