Operations Supervisor Job at Veolia (Wantagh)

Job Description

In coordination with Plant Manager the incumbent will be responsible for providing the day to day oversight of department staff, shift operations, troubleshoot equipment problems and generate work orders as needed, as well as providing operational, commercial and personnel leadership to the plant shift operating teams to maintain efficient and cost effective facility operations while maintaining compliance with all Corporate and Regulatory environmental, health and safety rules and requirements.

Job Responsibility

Supervises a staff of Plant Operators – trainees, 1A licensed Operators, 2A licensed Operators and 3A licensed Operators and directs their daily duties in accordance with the requirements of the Plant
Work with other plant departments, Engineering, and contractors to coordinate projects
Lead and guide shift crews to monitor all facets of plant operations and incoming data
Ability to stand watch on an assigned Operation station in the event of emergency or staffing issues
Reviews all operations station worksheets for anomalies and errors
Checks worksheets prior to entering data or turning over for data entry into Hach Wims
Assists operations staff with troubleshooting operational issues
Performs visual observations of the various process areas over the course of the shift to ensure all compliance and safety measures are being met
Ability to process laboratory data to make process control change suggestions
Ability to calculate MCRT, SVI, Detention Time, Hydraulic Loading and other related process control measures
Maintains a log book for plant operations during assigned shift
Manage, evaluate, schedule, and develop the O&M staff and always ensure adequate staffing
Coordinate alternate staff in the event of absences following the Overtime equalization policy
Provides leadership and directing in response to alarms and abnormal conditions and lead emergency response actions
Independently evaluates and/or supervises the evaluation of the operation, maintenance and performance of wastewater treatment facilities, processes, systems, and equipment
Reviews, and supervises implementation of system improvements including analyzing and optimizing existing system designs and operating parameters, supervising performance testing and troubleshooting and resolving complex operational, equipment and instrumentation problems
Reviews designs and constructed facilities and makes and approves recommendations for operational improvements
Oversees construction management personnel in implementing changes required during facilities upgrades and startup, supervises the work of operational services, treatment plant construction personnel in startup and initial operation of new or upgraded wastewater treatment facilities, processes, systems, and equipment
Participate in the development and compliance of operating policies ensuring compliance to all environmental and safety rules
Complete reports which document plant status, equipment, operating data, and operational events
Collect data on unplanned outages and make recommendations to minimize the probability of similar events
Serves as the real-time shift interface with the Commercial Group with respect to plant operations, outages, fuel, generations schedules
Perform Issuer and Verifier functions utilizing the approved Lock Out/Tag Out systems to help ensure that safe systems are always in place
Manage Department contract deliverables and scheduling
Responsible for ordering of materials and supplies
Ensures all equipment and processes are well maintained and functioning properly
Ensure that workstations and Treatment plant facilities are clean and safe in accordance with all regulatory requirements
Maintain proper operational documents and records
Assure work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following all corporate and regulatory policies, procedures, and emergency response procedures
Operates equipment and processes manually and through instrument control panels
Work an assigned shift which may include weekends and holidays, Respond to emergencies, work additional hours to complete required tasks as/and when needed
Operate company and client owned vehicles
Carries out other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School diploma or GED is required
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology/Laboratory, or related fields preferred
5+ years of experience working in a plant operations position
Experience with maintenance systems, project contract administration in the water/wastewater utilities industry is preferred
Strong process control knowledge is a must
Excellent reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational, scheduling, and prioritizing skills and abilities
Ability to read and interpret data from maps, engineering drawings, blueprints, gauges and graphs
Ability to understand/execute written and oral instructions, read/understand complex technical instructions
Ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, and computer consoles
Ability to interpret service manuals and drawings and write SOPs
Excellent troubleshooting/problem solving skills, provides input for corrective actions and implements corrective actions as needed
Proficient in Windows, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, OPS, EAM & CMMS, and other computer-based systems
Working knowledge of computerized PLC/SCADA systems, DCS control systems, computerized operating data acquisition and historical trending systems
Working knowledge and skills of equipment specific to departmental needs and requirements
Knowledge of and ability to perform standard laboratory sampling, testing, and documenting and maintaining all related records and reports
Knowledge of normal and abnormal process and equipment conditions and capable of taking appropriate, safe actions
Ability to operated complex controls, processes, and equipment
Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes
Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant regulations, requirements & reporting
Knowledge of proper Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures, and requirements
Must be capable of being assigned in responsible charge of the facility with the ability to react to unplanned events
Must have the ability to maintain effective working relations w/management, supervisors and staff
Must have the ability to make decisions with no supervision
Proven ability to successfully manage time and prioritize work
Must be able to communicate well w/individuals at all skill, knowledge and experience levels
Must be able to lead by example, lead, train and mentor all staff and team support personnel
Must have the ability to lead department/team effectively in all situations under any conditions
Must be able to work closely with local contractors and vendors
Must be able to work as a team in a teamwork-oriented environment
Must be safety conscious and able to work independently with no supervision
Must possess and maintain a NYS 3A wastewater certification – ability to be delegated as Operator in charge
Valid NYS Driver’s license and the ability to meet risk management guidelines
No physical restrictions that would prevent them from performing physical labor
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee is frequently required to stand
walk
sit
use hand to finger, handle, or feel
reach with hands and arms
climb or balance
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl or smell
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision and distance vision

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health
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life insurance
savings accounts
tuition reimbursement
paid volunteering
employer sponsored 401(k) plan

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