Plant Manager - Wastewater

Overview

The Wastewater Plant Manager plays a vital role in safeguarding public health and protecting the environment by leading the daily operations of the wastewater treatment facility. This position oversees the complex processes that transform wastewater into clean, environmentally safe effluent, ensuring the facility operates efficiently and in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The manager provides leadership and direction to plant staff, monitors treatment systems and equipment, and works proactively to maintain reliable, high‑performing operations around the clock.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee concerns and problems, directs work, counsels, disciplines, and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
• Supervises the operation of wastewater treatment plant equipment to maintain adequate water flow, proper water treatment, and proper plant functions; monitors plant treatment process and distribution system; shuts down and starts plant as necessary.
• Supervises and assists with collection of wastewater samples for chemical analysis; oversees regular chemical tests to determine the chemical composition of water, to control quality, and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; conducts periodic quality control tests; logs test results on daily charts and log sheets.
• Supervises plant maintenance, building maintenance, grounds maintenance, or general/manual tasks; supervises general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep plant facilities, equipment, and tools in operable condition, reports and replaces faulty equipment.
• Controls wastewater treatment plant operations in accordance with all established regulations, standards, and procedures; operates and monitors plant/systems via computer; conducts visual plant inspections and monitors plant operations/processes to ensure proper operations and to detect equipment failures, potential leaks, or other problem situations; conducts field inspections or remote station inspections; troubleshoots outlying wells and pump stations; makes adjustments in plant operations as appropriate;
  
  performs preventive maintenance checks and procedures on plant equipment; reports faulty equipment or problem situations to appropriate personnel.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; performs a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for each task in the facility; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Consults with Division management or other officials to review facility operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; coordinates plant projects/activities/capital projects with other divisions, contractors, outside agencies, or others as needed.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring budget for plant; submits budget justifications and manpower justifications; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
• Develops, updates, and implements standard operating procedures and plant protocols including security procedures and disaster preparedness plans.
• Assists in developing and implementing long and short‑term plans, goals, and objectives; evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of plant operations, methods, procedures, and use of resources; implements improvements as needed.
• Plans, directs, and manages activities of the wastewater treatment facility; develops and implements facility programs; conducts plant inspections and troubleshoots problems; oversees and monitors the treatment process and laboratory analysis; inspects work performed by contractors and outside service providers; schedules plant projects and plant…