Wastewater Plant Operations Supervisor (Licensed)

Job Description
BENEFITS
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. 
Position Purpose: 
The Operations Supervisor supervises two or more full time employees in an assigned plant or department. This position plans and coordinates activities of workers to operate and maintain water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Supervise employees at the assigned plant or department.
Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.
Model professional behavior; report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.
Work flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.
Conduct laboratory analytical testing for product quality assurance/ control; and routine tests.
Operate, maintain, install and repair (automatic and semi-automatic machines) equipment including pumps, valves, gates, mixers, chemical feed, dust collector and odor control systems.
Monitor control panels, adjusts valves and gates.
Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area.
Monitor and document operating conditions/observations and data in shift log daily.
Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action per procedure.
Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances as directed and take corrective actions.
Ability to work independently in compliance with given instructions and direction.
Perform grab and go field tests in order to adjust chemical dosages for processes.
Comply with appearance and dress policies to ensure a safe and professional work environment.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as defined by policy, work practices, and customer.
Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment this includes: work area and equipment.
Work effectively in a team environment and provide support and assistance to others.
Assist with collecting data and completing reports/ projects to support business operations.
Lead special projects to improve safety, operations, and employee development.
Train other employees to safely and properly use equipment at site.
Take initiative to offer solutions and assist in problem solving at site.
Engage with customers within scope of responsibility to provide work updates and notifications.
Commitment to promoting and creating a safety centric culture and positive work environment.
Perform other job duties as requested to support business operations.