Utilities Environmental Team Leader

Roquette is a family‑owned global leader in plant‑based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Utilities Environmental Team Leader – responsible for managing the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Bulk Chemical trans‑loading area while ensuring compliance with all Federal and State environmental regulations. The leader will oversee Bargaining Unit employees, manage operational and maintenance activities and budgets, and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, environmental compliance, and plant performance.

Estimated salary range: $110,000 – $132,000, with potential performance‑based incentive compensation.

• Manage the operation of the WWTP and Bulk Chemical trans‑loading area in compliance with all Federal and State regulations.
• Lead and supervise Bargaining Unit hourly personnel through daily engagement across WWTP and Bulk Chemical operations.
• Investigate employee relations matters and collaborate with Human Resources to resolve behavioral and disciplinary issues in accordance with Company policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and provide training related to WWTP processes and procedures.
• Monitor WWTP operations and perform daily analysis of biological process health and system performance.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions to maintain plant efficiency and compliance.
• Manage and review daily, monthly, and annual regulatory reporting requirements in coordination with site environmental teams.
• Manage and review daily and weekly operations and maintenance checks.
• Develop and implement multi‑shift operating plans for WWTP and Bulk Chemical operations through coordination with Bargaining Unit employees and shift supervision.
• Represent WWTP operational and asset health status during daily production meetings and coordinate proactive interdepartmental actions.
• Conduct periodic audits to assess compliance with laws, regulations, and company standards.
• Execute continuous improvement initiatives and develop and implement standard operating procedures.
• Serve as liaison between Engineering and Operations for WWTP and Bulk Chemical systems.
• Coordinate internal consultants and third‑party support resources to enhance WWTP performance.
• Initiate maintenance work orders and coordinate scheduled and emergent maintenance activities with maintenance planners and team leaders to ensure timely completion.

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related scientific discipline (equivalent experience may be considered).
• WPI Standardized Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification preferred;
  Class IV certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a wastewater treatment plant environment.
• Strong understanding of WWTP processes and operations with demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of NPDES and Title V permits, HAZMAT requirements, and Process Safety Management principles.
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership and/or supervisory experience required (3+ years preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to execute projects effectively; project management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated technical competence with laboratory equipment and data analysis to assess and communicate current and future process health.
• Proven ability to make sound independent decisions and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with understanding of cause‑and‑effect principles.
• Demonstrated understanding and effective utilization of statistics.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and cross‑functional communication skills.
• Moderate computer proficiency required.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a manufacturing plant environment.
• Must be able to participate in on‑call support for WWTP and Bulk Chemical operations.

Applicants must be able to speak or hear, frequently stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Work may be performed in hot, cold, and loud environments. Applicants must be able to wear a respirator.

Direct supervision of Bargaining Unit hourly employees supporting WWTP and Bulk Chemical operations.

This is a full‑time position with days and flexible hours required to meet facility demands. Additional hours and on‑call availability may be required.

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. AAP, EEO, Drug‑Free Workplace.