Operations Manager Plants

Operations Manager Plants

Saint Louis, MO, United States

• Job Identification 100447
• Posting Date 05/29/2026, 03:37 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Saint Louis, MO, United States
• Minimum Salary $98,400.00
• Maximum Salary $

• Manage or assist in managing the daily operational activities of a major wastewater treatment plant or a number of smaller wastewater treatment plants; control quality of wastewater discharges and wastewater treatment processes.
• Responsible for regulatory permit compliance and interaction with the regulatory agencies.
• Directs, develops and motivates staff to meet objectives that assist in achieving the District’s strategic business plan; assist with the planning, staffing and organizing the operational activities and functions of a wastewater treatment plant.
• Assign and supervise the work of personnel; help manage employee performance against operational and maintenance goals.
• Work to maintain a safe work environment to assure compliance with the District’s Health & Safety programs.
• Supervise planning and scheduling and developing a long range maintenance schedule.
• Work with Engineering Department to plan and initiate projects to maintain, upgrade, and improve facilities; develop preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Work with consultants and contractors on design and construction projects.
• Interact with public by addressing concerns and complaints; budget preparation and monitor budget throughout the fiscal year.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Assist in establishing and administering District policies.
• Train and/or supervise training program for personnel.
• Requisition parts and supplies and other material necessary for operations and maintenance.

• Perform related work as required or delegated by supervisor.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's of Science in engineering or related degree.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant with a Professional Engineering license preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of the chemical, physical and biological processes involved in the treatment of wastewater.
• Thorough knowledge of the machinery, equipment, materials and operating practices of a modern wastewater treatment plant.
• Considerable knowledge of hydraulics and physics.
• Considerable knowledge of policies and procedures for operating, monitoring and evaluating departmental activities.
• Considerable skill in planning and supervising the work of others.
• Considerable skill in maintaining a safe work environment while complying with established safety standards.
• Considerable skill in managing/coordinating work with contractors and vendors.
• Skill in conducting research and performing investigations.
• Considerable skill in forming and maintaining effective working relationships with governmental and industrial officials.
• Considerable skill in keeping records and preparing reports.

• Must possess valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
• Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures", this position has been designated as safety sensitive, and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
• Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations.

• Stationary Position:
  Occasionally
• Move/Traverse:
  Occasionally
• Stationary Position/Seated:
  Constantly
• Transport/Lifting:
  Rarely
• Transport/Carrying:
  Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pushing:
  Rarely
• Exerting Force/Pulling:
  Rarely
• Ascend/Descend:
  Rarely
• Balancing:
  Rarely
• Position Self/Stooping:
  Rarely
• Position Self/Kneeling:
  Rarely
• Position Self/Crouching:
  Rarely
• Position Self/Crawling:
  Rarely
• Reaching:
  Rarely
• Handling:
  Occasionally
• Grasping:
  Occasionally
• Feeling:
  Rarely
• Communicate/Talking:
  Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing:
  Constantly
• Repetitive Motions:
  Frequently
• Coordination:
  Frequently

• Extreme cold:
  Rarely
• Extreme heat:
  Rarely
• Humidity:
  Rarely
• Wet:
  Rarely
• Noise:
  Occasionally
• Hazards:
  Rarely
• Temperature Change:
  Rarely
• Atmospheric
  
  Conditions:
  
  Rarely
• Vibration:
  Rarely