Project Manager - Certified Wastewater Treatment (GA)

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

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:

Plans, organizes and manages the daily operation, maintenance and testing of a processing system, small to medium industrial facilities with NPDES permits, public works system or multiple sites. Assures compliance with established environmental, safety, operating, standards, policies and emergency response procedures. Maintains ongoing client interface to keep client informed and enhance client relations.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

**Must have a Georgia Class 1 Wastewater license**

1. Manages daily operation and maintenance and ensures compliance with operational, QA/QC, safety, environmental, and performance metrics. Typically works through Operations, Maintenance and/or Lab Supervisors to ensure that plant resources are being utilized to achieve project objectives. Teaches cost control and provides effective counsel / direction, especially where corrective actions are needed.
2. Manages the human resource functions of the facility or unit including hiring and firing, salary and job change actions, and coaching and counseling team. Works with EHS and training team to ensure that all personnel receive safety and process training. Coaches and counsels supervisors and leads to improve technical skills and interpersonal, supervisory and problem resolution skills.Works to identify and provide opportunities for team to learn new skills and techniques.
3. Reviews and evaluates water reports, records, logs, and graphs to confirm adequacy of present and projected water needs. Ensures that uniform monitoring and recordkeeping are performed facility-wide. Prepares reports concerned with chemical and bacteriological analyses of water for administrative purposes and regulatory agencies.
4. Administers client contracts to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction and prompt
identification and client notification of scope changes. Performs all baseline client relations duties, including preparation and presentation of progress and special reports. Participates in client meetings, special award programs and handles resolution of client service problems in a professional manner. Assists with the preparation and/or review of reports to regulatory agencies and assists with public relations duties as necessary.
5. Develops site objectives in conjunction with Area Manager and assists managers and supervisors in developing goals and activities in their respective areas in order to meet overall business objectives. Establishes the standards, guidelines and objective measures to monitor progress. Implements process improvements, new concepts, technologies and practices.
6. Evaluates employee performance, matches abilities and job requirements and capitalizes on talents to effectively meet business objectives. Ensures that business initiatives and progress toward goals are effectively communicated to employees.

7. Proactively manage safety, plant appearance and environmental issues and ensures compliance with Federal and State standards including Hazardous Waste Disposal and Air Quality Standards. Ensures that issues are identified and addressed and elevated if necessary in a timely manner.
8. Maintains an up-to-date plan of action to be taken in the event of emergencies such as machine, equipment or power failures. Manages emergencies in an effective manner.

Education/Experience/Background:

● Degree in Business, Science or Engineering or equivalent related experience
● Five to seven years progressive supervisory and management experience within a
similar environment with thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques, principles, and
practices used.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to manage resources (personnel, equipment,
materials, facilities, funds and reputation).
● Knowledge of Process / Operations Management, QA/QC procedures, Safety,
Environmental and Facilities / Capital
● Equipment Management. Demonstrates above average expertise in at least one of the
key areas of general knowledge.
● Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution, resolve conflicting
priorities and to meet assignment deadlines within a team environment.
● Demonstrated ability to make decisions with careful consideration of the merits of
alternative choices, to draw conclusions, resolve disputes and exercise judgment
forthrightly and unambiguously.
● Demonstrated knowledge of budget preparation and cost control and have the ability to
forecast budget, staffing and equipment needs.
● Demonstrated effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in order to
interface with and motivate all levels of personnel.
● Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete and easily understood
written communications and reports.
● Strong PC skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database software
and the ability to optimize the use of technology and systems to communicate, manage
budget and to streamline processes and increase efficiency.
● Familiarity with maintenance, operation, regulatory reporting and cost estimating
software.
● Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal
Protection Equipment).
● Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the
Company's Code of Business conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
● Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.

Licenses/Certifications:

● Valid Drivers license and safe driving record
● Georgia Class 1 Wastewater license

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.