Assistant Plant Manager (Deputy Leader) Wastewater Facility
Veolia North America
Assist Site Leader in daily operations, safety, compliance, and team management at a wastewater plant.
7 days ago ago
$110,000 - $120,000
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Holyoke, MA
Onsite
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water treatment
Wastewater treatment
Commercial waste collection
Hazardous waste disposal
Energy consulting
Resource recovery
Procurement services
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
performance monitoring
safety management
cost control
facility management
contract execution
resource optimization
- Reliability : Monitor project delivery performance, maintaining high standards of quality and consistent results. Coordinate problem resolution and manage conflicting priorities effectively.
- Provides support in client communications and is capable of stepping into client-facing roles when necessary.
- Assists the Site Leader in mentoring junior team members, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Evaluate and mentor the team.
- Coordinate problem resolution and manage conflicting priorities.
- Ensure adherence to established environmental, health, safety, operating, maintenance, and emergency response procedures.
- Align responsibilities with supervisor if part of a common project.
- Maintain high standards of quality and consistent results.
- The employee may regularly lift 10-25 pounds and may occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
- Implement and enforce comprehensive safety protocols, procedures, and best practices at the operational level.
- Continuously monitor and report on safety performance metrics, including incident rates and near-misses, to drive improvement.
- Monitor and report on site-level financial transactions to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Communicate business initiatives and goals to team members.
- Conduct regular safety training and awareness programs for all site personnel.
- Customer Obsessed : Build and maintain strong customer relationships, addressing escalated issues promptly. Contribute to new business opportunities and work towards improving Net Promoter Scores.
- Safety : Foster a safety-driven culture across the site, ensuring all employees have proper training, resources, and PPE. Maintain compliance with OSHA, State, and Veolia Safety and Environmental programs.
- People Focused : Promote a positive work culture, manage resources effectively, and communicate business initiatives and goals to team members. Evaluate and mentor the team to drive performance and growth.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime.
- Oversee contract execution for the site.
- Monitor project delivery performance.
- Compliance : Oversee contract execution for the site, ensuring adherence to established environmental, health, safety, operating, maintenance, and emergency response procedures.
- Typically supervise less than 10 FTEs.
- Supports the Site Leader in managing team performance, helping to identify areas for improvement and offering coaching as needed.
- Promote a positive work culture.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- Identify and implement operational efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives to enhance site-level performance.
- Respond to customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints promptly and professionally.
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve customer experience and satisfaction.
- Assists the Site Leader in promoting a safety-first culture and conducting regular safety checks or audits
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with site-level customers and stakeholders.
- Cost Effective : Support OPEX initiatives for efficiency and cost savings. Assist with budgeting and cost control for the site. Identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency.
- Independently manage facilities generally less than 1 MGD; or support Site Leader with generally 1-5 MGD facilities.
What you bring
grade 6c
scada
cmms
office suite
leadership
regulatory
- A degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is strongly preferred but not required.
- Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration, ensuring that communication flows smoothly across all team members to ensure team alignment and site goals are met.
- 3 years of leadership experience, 2 of which in a supervisory or lead role, with a focus on assisting leadership and contributing to operational success.
- Familiarity with water quality testing and analysis techniques.
- Preferred knowledge of: a) Electrical systems relevant to water/wastewater facilities b) Mechanical systems used in treatment plants c) Instrumentation and control systems for process monitoring and automation.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for equipment and processes.
- Operational Knowledge:
- Knowledge of: a) Water treatment processes (e.g., coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection) b) Wastewater treatment processes (e.g., primary treatment, secondary treatment, tertiary treatment).
- Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements.
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- Comprehensive understanding of unit processes applicable to water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
- Must possess a MA Grade 6C Wastewater Operators license with the ability to obtain a Grade 7C.
- Computer Skills :
- Proficiency in general computer applications, including: a) Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) b) Data entry and management systems c) SCADA systems (desirable) d) Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to assist in liaising with the Site Leader, staff, and external stakeholders.
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Company
Overview
- 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.
- Customer Commitment
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Respect for People
- Integrity
- Sustainability
Net Zero by 2050
Long-term goal
Aim to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
30% by 2030
CO2 reduction goal
Targeting a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030.
14M metric tons annually
CO2 emissions managed
Manages over 14 million metric tons of CO2 emissions each year.
- Investing in renewable energy solutions
- Improving water efficiency and recycling
- Maximizing circular economy principles
23% leadership
Women in Leadership
Women currently make up 23% of global leadership positions within the organization.
5% goal
Women Senior Leadership Goal
Aim to increase women in senior leadership roles by 5% by 2025.
- Committed to increasing diversity in leadership roles
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