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Operations Manager – Water Treatment

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Job Description:

Supervise five or more full time employees in an assigned plant or department. Plans and coordinates activities of workers to operate and maintain water / wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water / wastewater / Chromium Reduction / Metals Finishing treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.

Job Responsibility:

  • Supervise five or more full time employees in an assigned plant or department
  • Plans and coordinates activities of workers to operate and maintain water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment
  • Assigns personnel to shifts and plans daily schedules
  • Oversees the human resource functions of assigned team including hiring and firing, performance appraisals, coaching and counseling
  • Prepares work orders either manually or from a CMMS system as required and prepares work related reports, procurement requisitions, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements
  • Ensures that consistent process control and quality assurance procedures are followed
  • Reviews and evaluates water reports, records, logs, and graphs to confirm adequacy of present and projected water needs
  • Provides leadership in achieving safety goals
  • Establishes maintenance schedules and ensures that machines, equipment, tooling and other accessories are properly maintained
  • Recommends and maintains an up-to-date plan of action to be taken in event of emergencies

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Five to seven years in various positions within a water/wastewater treatment environment
  • Lead experience or supervisory training required
  • Understanding of water/wastewater treatment process engineering, water quality assurance, maintenance strategy and laboratory procedures
  • Must demonstrate effective skills in troubleshooting, problem solving and team building
  • Must have a general knowledge of budget preparation and understanding of cost control
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal communications and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, timely, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports
  • Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE
  • PC skills and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
  • Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site
  • Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures
  • Class D Indiana operator license or equivalent preferred
  • Employee Orientation
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Safety, OSHA & Quality Training
  • Financial and performance management training
  • Must stay abreast of advancements in technology and systems
  • Forklift certification if required by site
  • State certification for water/wastewater treatment required by site
  • High level of Water / Wastewater Certification and High level of Water Treatment Certification with knowledge of current and pending water treatment standards, regulations and federal, state and local laws and codes
What we offer:
  • Paid time off policies
  • health insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • life insurance
  • savings accounts
  • tuition reimbursement
  • paid volunteering
  • employer sponsored 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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