Operations Supervisor

Overview

Supervises wastewater plant operators, oversees shift operations and ensures compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment operation
• data entry
• process monitoring
• outage analysis
• staff management
• plant reporting

Tasks

-Maintains a log book for plant operations during assigned shift -Manage, evaluate, schedule, and develop the O&M staff and always ensure adequate staffing. -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. -Complete reports which document plant status, equipment, operating data, and operational events. -Must be able to lead by example, lead, train and mentor all staff and team support personnel. -Maintain proper operational documents and records. -Checks worksheets prior to entering data or turning over for data entry into Hach Wims. -Operates equipment and processes manually and through instrument control panels. -Ensures all equipment and processes are well maintained and functioning properly. -Operate company and client owned vehicles. -Collect data on unplanned outages and make recommendations to minimize the probability of similar events. -Work with other plant departments, Engineering, and contractors to coordinate projects. -Work an assigned shift which may include weekends and holidays, Respond to emergencies, work additional hours to complete required tasks as/and when needed. -Assists operations staff with troubleshooting operational issues. -Responsible for ordering of materials and supplies. -Ensure that workstations and Treatment plant facilities are clean and safe in accordance with all regulatory requirements. -Serves as the real-time shift interface with the Commercial Group with respect to plant operations, outages, fuel, generations schedules. -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. -Provides leadership and directing in response to alarms and abnormal conditions and lead emergency response actions. -Coordinate alternate staff in the event of absences following the Overtime equalization policy. -Lead and guide shift crews to monitor all facets of plant operations and incoming data. -Reviews designs and constructed facilities and makes and approves recommendations for operational improvements. -Manage Department contract deliverables and scheduling. -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. -Independently evaluates and/or supervises the evaluation of the operation, maintenance and performance of wastewater treatment facilities, processes, systems, and equipment. -Assure work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following all corporate and regulatory policies, procedures, and emergency response procedures. -Performs visual observations of the various process areas over the course of the shift to ensure all compliance and safety measures are being met. -While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. -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. -Reviews all operations station worksheets for anomalies and errors. -Participate in the development and compliance of operating policies ensuring compliance to all environmental and safety rules. -Perform Issuer and Verifier functions utilizing the approved Lock Out/Tag Out systems to help ensure that safe systems are always in place.

Requirements

• 3a certification
• plc/scada
• cmms
• process control
• 5+ years
• bachelor's

What You Bring

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

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-Focuses on water, waste, and energy management through sustainable solutions. -Serves a wide range of industries, from residential to industrial and infrastructure projects. -Offers services like wastewater treatment, water recycling, energy management, and waste disposal, tailored to customer needs. -Specializes in sectors such as energy, utilities, and water, helping clients minimize their environmental impact. -Manages large infrastructure projects, including eco-efficient systems for municipalities and industries. -Works on notable projects including energy-efficient systems for commercial buildings, waste-to-energy facilities, and water reclamation systems. -Operates across multiple regions, addressing major environmental challenges.

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