Deputy Leader

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Position Purpose: 

Plan, organize and supervise the day to day activities of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation under the direction of the Deputy Leader. Coordinate assigned maintenance and operations activities assuring proper staffing and all safety requirements are followed. Oversee the operation and maintenance of both the plant and Easton beach Ultra -violet disinfection systems. Assure all SCADA programming related issues are corrected including interacting with outside vendor(s) responsible. Promote company brand holding oneself in high standards.

This is a full-time, leadership position that requires significant and initiative within established guidelines. This position incorporates both technical and operational support to the project including purchasing, planning, scheduling, and supervision across multiple vocations.

Receive administrative/process control direction from the Deputy Leader and Maintenance Supervisor. Exercise general and direct supervision over Chief operator and Maintenance foreman as well as support team through subordinate levels of Supervision.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Plan, organize and manage the operation, maintenance and repair of the City’s wastewater treatment facility and equipment.
• Develop and implement division goals, objectives, work plans, reports, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with departments to assure compliance with various regulations, industry standards, Safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor Ultra-violent disinfection system(s) operation to assure that procedures are followed.
• Coordinate treatment plant response to emergency situations.
• Assist in the overseeing of the preventative maintenance program.
• Attend meetings with outside agencies and organizations to help develop solutions to problems or issues of mutual concern; participate in outside community groups and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance, as needed.
• Collect data and prepare monthly flow reports; prepare written correspondence for review.
• Enforce safety measures and programs and ensures that assigned staff, consultants and contract employees conduct work in a safe manner in accordance with established procedures.
• Plan, organize, administer, review and evaluate the work of the operational and maintenance team.
• Provide feedback for the selection, training, professional development and work evaluation of the team; assists in discipline as required; enforces safety policy and procedural directives .
• Assist in developing and administering the annual R/R and FCM operating budget for expenditures and purchases.
• Prepare requests for purchases, vendor, contractor and maintenance services.
• Complete the yearly asset evaluation of all City assets ;complete written report for review.
• Investigate and oversee the corrections of Ultra-Violet disinfection operational malfunctions.
• Control the requisition of supplies, materials and equipment.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Mobility to work in a typical office setting or plant environment; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, inclement weather, dust, dirt, vibration, chemicals, traffic, traffic hazards, odors, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, explosive hazards, and bio-hazards.

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related fields.
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. (Example: additional two years of related experience with an Associate’s Degree may be equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree).
• Five (5) years of experience in the maintenance/operation of a wastewater treatment plant. Complete understanding of the ultra-violet disinfection process to include Trojan 4000 and 6000 SYSTEMS. Understanding of the SCADA and OT(operational technology) systems.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Applicable State, Federal and local laws, regulations, and policies as they relate to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Methods, practices, standards and specifications for compliance to wastewater regulations.
• Safety policies and practices pertaining to work performed.
• Principles and practices of wastewater facilities and equipment, maintenance and repair.
• Principles of operation and maintenance of wastewater facilities, and servicing requirements of ultra-violet disinfection operation, including SCADA systems.
• Industry operations including primary, secondary, and treatment processes; activated sludge systems; equipment maintenance; laboratory procedures, including instrumental analysis.
• Effective supervisory and leadership techniques.
• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources.
• Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient public utilities maintenance techniques.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Professional level writing techniques, including proper grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and Punctuation.
• Manage plant operations, and interpret and apply technical standards, procedures, regulations, and safety policies and procedures.
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Recognize inefficient wastewater facility operations and develop effective programs to assure an efficient operation that is in accordance with all State and Federal requirements, with other employees including the leadership team.
• Interpret technical instructions and analyze complex flow variables.
• Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of Work.
• Manage and advance multiple priorities, including large and complex projects, concurrently, on-time, and within budget.
• Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment and software programs relevant to the work performed and have good knowledge of facility maintenance software Programs.
• Plan, organize, direct, and review the work of professional, sub-professional, and contract Personnel.
• Effectively supervise, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Work independently and in a team setting.
• Consistently demonstrate professionalism, ethical integrity, and exceptional customer service.
• Celebrate the achievements and success of the organization.
• Direct and conduct work in a safe manner following wastewater best practices and the Company safety practices and procedures.
• Work evenings and weekends, and respond off-hours to various emergency situations.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Possession and maintenance of a Grade III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the Rhode Island Certification Board.
• Grade II certification and proof of eligibility of Grade III certification exam qualification may be considered to be required within one year of appointment.
• Possession and maintenance of a Rhode Island driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to use standard office and plant equipment, including a computer; sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb stairs and ladders up to 30 feet; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; maintain sustained posture for prolonged periods of time; distinguish among various colors and/or symbols; able to read printed materials and a computer screen; able to communicate effectively with others; smell to distinguish odors.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.