Licensed Water / Wastewater Project Manager

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 :

Plans, organizes and manages the daily operation, maintenance and testing of a processing system, small to medium industrial facilities with NPDES permits, public works system or multiple sites.

Assures compliance with established environmental, safety, operating, standards, policies and emergency response procedures.

Maintains ongoing client interface to keep client informed and enhance client relations.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities :

Must have a Georgia Class 1 Wastewater license

1. Manages daily operation and maintenance and ensures compliance with operational, QA / QC, safety, environmental, and performance metrics.

Typically works through Operations, Maintenance and / or Lab Supervisors to ensure that plant resources are being utilized to achieve project objectives.

Teaches cost control and provides effective counsel / direction, especially where corrective actions are needed.

2. Manages the human resource functions of the facility or unit including hiring and firing, salary and job change actions, and coaching and counseling team.

Works with EHS and training team to ensure that all personnel receive safety and process training. Coaches and counsels supervisors and leads to improve technical skills and interpersonal, supervisory and problem resolution skills.

Works to identify and provide opportunities for team to learn new skills and techniques.

3. Reviews and evaluates water reports, records, logs, and graphs to confirm adequacy of present and projected water needs.

Ensures that uniform monitoring and recordkeeping are performed facility-wide. Prepares reports concerned with chemical and bacteriological analyses of water for administrative purposes and regulatory agencies.

4. Administers client contracts to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction and prompt

identification and client notification of scope changes. Performs all baseline client relations duties, including preparation and presentation of progress and special reports.

Participates in client meetings, special award programs and handles resolution of client service problems in a professional manner.

Assists with the preparation and / or review of reports to regulatory agencies and assists with public relations duties as necessary.

5. Develops site objectives in conjunction with Area Manager and assists managers and supervisors in developing goals and activities in their respective areas in order to meet overall business objectives.

Establishes the standards, guidelines and objective measures to monitor progress. Implements process improvements, new concepts, technologies and practices.

6. Evaluates employee performance, matches abilities and job requirements and capitalizes on talents to effectively meet business objectives.

Ensures that business initiatives and progress toward goals are effectively communicated to employees.

7. Proactively manage safety, plant appearance and environmental issues and ensures compliance with Federal and State standards including Hazardous Waste Disposal and Air Quality Standards.

Ensures that issues are identified and addressed and elevated if necessary in a timely manner.

8. Maintains an up-to-date plan of action to be taken in the event of emergencies such as machine, equipment or power failures.

Manages emergencies in an effective manner.