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We are actively searching for a Wastewater Manager to join our team in Accomac, Virginia. This is a salary Wastewater Manager position intended to develop the skills necessary to be responsible for compliance with all current and future federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements for all wastewater, sludge / biosolids management, storm water and potable water systems supporting the harvest operations. This position will gain the working knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with various regulatory programs and applicable permits. The Wastewater Manager is expected to oversee and direct all scheduling of maintenance activities, ordering supplies and chemicals, and scheduling and management of all sludge handling operations and activity. The position will supervise and manage all waste water operators and laboratory personnel and develop certified and licensed staff capable of operating 24 hour coverage of wastewater operations in compliance with regulatory requirements. The Wastewater Manager will also cover the Environmental Manager’s position & responsibilities whenever the Environmental Manager is away from the facility due to PTO, LOA, Training, etc.
Job Responsibility:
Develop the skills necessary to manage compliance with: Waste water operation, sludge/biosolids programs, laboratory compliance and certification, storm water management and compliance, and potable water operations for the facility
May supervise and manage general associates including hiring, training and developing associates to ensure production requirements, environmental regulation, and carbon foot print reduction goals are met at the lowest cost
Provides timely, accurate and consistent reports to internal and external customers. These may include safety, production, human resources, administrative and the regulatory community
Provides a safe work environment for all associates by eliminating unsafe acts or conditions, and adhering to all company safety policies
Promotes on-site and community involved Environmental Sustainability efforts and ensures that current Perdue workplace and management practices are employed
Gain an understanding of controlling cost and assets to manage within established goals
Will have dotted line responsibilities over Environmental Planner - Ensuring that Recycling & Yard personnel are maintaining sanitary conditions of their work areas which includes the back of the harvesting facility
Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions. Lockout Tag Out procedure and process safety management related matters
Attends and may conduct meetings to communicate and inform associates and management on department and plant activities and safety items
May require travel to remote facilities and/or offices for meetings
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent related work experience in Engineering, Environmental Science or Biological Science
State issued waste water certification equivalent to no less than one certification level below the state required certification level
At least 5 years of work experience in the operation of biological activated sludge waste water system operation
Obtain the state required certification level of the facility within 18 months of employment
Requires strong reading, math, writing, communication and analytical skills
Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate in other verbal and written form
Must meet requirements of the Company safety handbook
Must have knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations