Plant Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Must be capable of assuming the full responsibilities of the Plant Manager II in the complete operation of the facilities on a temporary and/or everyday basis as required.
• Accountable for the reliable operation of all facilities, including maintenance of grounds and buildings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agency regulations.
• Participation in the development and implementation of company goals, objectives, policies and procedures, as may be required.
• Oversee training programs of personnel for all plant labor functions.
• Assist with maintaining the AWWA Partnership program.
• Administer the Department Safety Program and OSHA compliance, including but not limited to process safety, Risk Management Plan, Confined Space Program, Lockout/Tagout, etc.
• Assist in preparation and adherence to the Capital Budget for production department facilities.
• Monitor maintenance, repair, and capital improvement budgets to evaluate work progress, process and quality; resolve issues; determine additional needs; and assure continuous support and follow-up.
• Assist with the development and adherence to the departmental Operating Budget.
• Assist with chemical inventory and budget for associated facilities.
• Assist with the oversight and management of operations, maintenance, and asset records through asset management software, known as Maintenance Connection.
• Assist with labor relations and other personnel issues promptly with good judgement and in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinates, completes and reviews operational records and statistical data.
• Assist in submitting SDWA regulatory reports.
• Maintain permit and operational compliance.
• Public relations, including meetings with local fire departments, PA DEP and other related activities that promote the company and facilitate communication with local communities.
• Development and maintenance of the production department equipment and system Standard Operating Procedure manuals, as may be required.
• Develop, maintain and manage a preventative maintenance program for production department facilities, including utilizing the current asset management program.
• Preparation and annual maintenance of Emergency Management Plan along with any required participation in local emergency planning agency activities and meetings.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment, engineering, and distribution departments to maintain the overall operational integrity of the facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Plant Manager II or Director of Production.
• Mentor other department employees as part of resource skill development.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred in a science related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in water treatment plant operations preferred.
• Currently hold a Pennsylvania Certification for Water Works Operator Class A and all Subclasses required for plant operations.
• If not in possession of the license, consideration will be given to candidates who can obtain one in a time frame determined acceptable by Aqua.

• Previous experience with computer control systems and programming, water chemistry and laboratory procedures, and computational skills to calculate chemical dosages and determine calibration of chemical feed systems.
• Basic mechanical skills to maintain large pumps, drives, motors, piping systems, chemical feeders and storage tanks.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution and control systems.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively conduct business with internal and external customers (customers, employees, colleagues, corporate office, regulators, public officials, vendors, communities, etc.).
• Must be computer literate, especially with word processing, e‑mail and spreadsheet applications.

May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases and/or poor ventilation atmospheric conditions.

Standard work hours, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Respond to/attend periodic after‑hour emergencies and meetings.…