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Veolia North America Superintendent of Operations in Vernon, New Jersey
Superintendent of Operations
Veolia North AmericaVernon Township, NJ (Onsite)Full-Time
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Company Description
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
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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:
Supervises the workforce to operate and maintain water and wastewater facilities in compliance with applicable company policies/procedures, regulations, and law. The incumbent will be the licensed operator accountable for drinking water systems. This position entails professionalism and independent judgment, and the overall ability to work effectively at all levels, including union environment.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinate and schedule a variety of maintenance, installation and repair projects for the water and sewer systems in the VEOLIA Water Highlands/West Milford Operations.
Assign work crews to specific jobs based on job requirements and work force ability.
Supervise, inspect, and perform maintenance, repair and installation work to be completed in the water/sewer systems of the VEOLIA Water Highlands/West Milford Operations.
Receive work orders and complete by determining materials to be used and manpower required.
Manage PM and CM program (assign>dispatch>close).
Assign work orders for issues discovered upon physical inspection and/or due to complaints received directly via customer call center.
Periodically inspect work in progress by private contractors to verify quality of work and ensure they stay within budget.
Order material and equipment needed to perform installation and repair.
Partner with the Engineering Department in the prioritization of the Capital Projects.
Partner with EHSS to conduct periodic safety and training programs.
Safety monitoring of crews at work site.
Prepare reports as required by VEOLIA and all regulatory agencies.
Prepare and implement the department’s operational scheduling and standard operating procedures.
Monitor KPIs.
Ability to respond to emergency calls and work extended hours as needed (the incumbent must be member of VEOLIA Water Highlands/West Milford Operations emergency callout rotation).
The candidate demonstrates safe work practices, takes part in safety meetings, and advises the supervisor of any non-conforming conditions.
Sets the tone for safety and housekeeping.
Participate in cross-functional teams.
Perform other projects/tasks/duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- AS/BS degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
The incumbent requires a minimum of two years’ experience in the construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of drinking water systems; a minimum of two years of supervision experience is preferred.
Oversee the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures and reporting practices.
Read and interpret drawings, GIS, and work specifications.
Work independently, use good judgment and make sound decisions in accordance with established procedures and policies.
Estimate material, equipment, and labor costs.
Write reports and correspondence, dispatch work orders.
Establish and maintain effective relationships at all levels internal and external.
Knowledge of systems and software programs including GIS and asset management (CMMS).
State and federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to area assigned.
Strong knowledge of methods, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of water systems.
Ability to safely handle chemicals, manage inventory to ensure adequate supply in on hand.
Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation and control (SCADA) systems.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering plans and drawings and GIS mapping.
Ability to keep accurate electronic records and submit accurate reports.
Good communications skills.
Ability to effectively interact with customers, contractors and State and Local Agencies.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
NJDEP Operators Certification T3 and W3 required.
S2 and C2 highly preferred.
Additional Information
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.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
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.