Operations Team Lead - Overnight Shift

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Full Time >30 Hours Operations & Process Alexandria, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $45.00 To $47.00 Hourly

Summary:

The Operations Team Leader performs duties under the general direction of the Operations Supervisor and supervises skilled staff on a wide variety of tasks involving plant operations. Additionally, they assist the Operations Supervisor in the planning, management, administration and work accomplished on their assigned team/shift. The two open positions will work on the overnight schedule, 9:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m.

• Supervision (40%):
  • Encourages and leads a group of employees.
  • Enforces company policies and procedures.
  • Fosters a positive work environment .
  • Coordinates and assists with training and coaching of Operations staff to ensure compliance with state, local and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Mentors Operations staff for career path advancement.
  • Monitors quality of work assigned to employees.
  • Holds staff accountable to complete required job tasks.
  • Provides Operations Supervisor with input on employee performance, i.e. annual performance evaluations, goal progress, disciplinary actions.
  • Assists with planning and scheduling the work assignments for staff as needed.
  • Communicates critical and routine information effectively and in a timely manner.
  • Participates in interviews and new hire onboarding process.
• Operations Technician (60%):
  • Independently perform rounds to monitor and operate all liquid and solids processes within required standards of performance.
  • Place equipment and treatment systems in and out of service preceding or following maintenance and contractor activities, power outages, and high flow events.
  • Perform non-routine or emergency operational tasks, such as equipment shutdowns or start-ups, following approved SOPs.
  • Conduct routine quality control testing using approved analytical methods to include collecting representative samples, moisture analysis, pH, jar testing, settleability testing, and analysis of results.
  • Review WRRF performance data and trends, make recommendations to improve performance, and implement process adjustments.
  • Maintain accurate operational and compliance records such as daily process logs, shift reports, incident, and high-flow reports.
  • Accurately identify and diagnose root causes of operational issues, provide recommendations, and implement corrective actions.
  • Perform needed routine maintenance, input maintenance work requests, and coordinate prioritization of work orders with maintenance team.
  • Participate in advisory committees to provide recommendations on plant or process upgrades.
  • Monitor chemical and biosolids inventories, supervise contractors for offloading and transfer.
• Manages special projects as needed.
• Acts on behalf of the Operations Supervisor as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Competencies, Operations Individual Contributor:

• Accountability
• Quality of Work
• Initiative
• Safety Awareness
• Teamwork

Education and/or

Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of Alex Renew experience in operation of the wastewater treatment plant required upon successful completion of the Alex Renew Team Lead program.
• Currently in the role of Operations Technician II or higher required.
• Successful completion of the Alex Renew Team Lead program within one year of accepting the Operations Team Lead position required.
  • Team Lead Program Manual
• Virginia Wastewater Works Class 1 or 2 license, maintain active license required.
• Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) Professional Operator Class II or must obtain within one year of accepting position as Operations Team Leader; maintain active certification required.
• Knowledge of Alex Renew plant operations including offsite pump stations required.
• Ability to interpret technical prints, drawings, diagrams, equipment manuals and process schematics required.
• Possess and maintains valid driver’s license required.
• Develop and demonstrate…