PPS customer is a growing utility company. (Full job description available upon request)

Position Summary:

 Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities, and operations in the Water Production, which includes: two water conditioning plants, well field with 125 ground water wells, and five remote water booster stations.

Essential Functions:

·        Plans, develops, directs and coordinates all activities necessary to ensure the safe and continuous operation, maintenance and administration of the water production department.

·        Performs and facilitates strategic planning related to water production.

·        Provides technical expertise and advice on water treatment related public health issues.

·        Develops, implements and evaluates policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures, and systems for maintenance and operation activities, including major maintenance activities such as equipment repair and replacement.

·        Plans, directs, and manages water production staff and resources, maintains a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.

·        Develops operational plans for facilities/processes emphasizing compliance, proper policies and procedures, emergency schedules and staffing, emergency preparedness and response.

·        Determines timing of major repairs, directs responses to plant emergencies, and makes appropriate decisions to resolve crises.

·        Establishes general work priorities and quality standards.

·        Coaches, mentors, motivates, and resolves or assists staff in resolution of maintenance, operational, technical or personnel related issues.

·        Observes and evaluates staff’s performance, participates in career development and training.

·        Interprets and communicates work procedures and company policies to staff.

·        Develops, implements and monitors operating and capital budget. Approves expenditures.

·        Reviews reports, records, schedules and applications for accuracy and content.

·        Prepares, maintains and submits reports such as budgets, operational and personnel reports.

·        Performs visual inspections, reviews logs, charts and other data, analyzes operations data, evaluates treatment processes for effectiveness and performance, and ensures regulatory compliance.

·        Coordinates with regulatory agencies, approves regulatory reports and Interacts with general public.

·        Leads the development and implementation of the facilities' instrumentation and control programs in coordination with operations technology group and others.

·        Communicates with other departments and management to resolve problems and expedites work.

·        Recommends or implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality or efficiency through new or innovative trends.

·        Coordinates the development and implementation of emergency response plans.

·        Implements organization strategic goals related to ISO 55000 asset management systems.

·        Will carry the Operator in Charge designation per Michigan Department of EGLE’s regulations.

·        Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Water Operations.

Required:

·        This position requires knowledge of which normally would be acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or another related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

·        A minimum of seven years of recent progressive experience in water treatment industry preferably in the operation and maintenance of water treatment plant.

·        A minimum of five years of previous leadership experience.

·        Must hold an F-1 license and obtain an S-4 license within two years of accepting the position.

·        Knowledge of environmental regulations pertaining to water treatment quality required.

·        Experience in coordinating the activities and shifts of a 24/7 operation, experience with maintenance management systems and experience with process equipment and SCADA systems.

·        The ideal candidate will have excellent skills in the following areas: Customer service, planning and preparing capital and O&M budget, knowledge of contracts and specifications, oral and written communications, leadership, analytical and computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

·        Ability to be on call as required.

·        Must have valid MI driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Looking for a great team to grow with? Make an immediate impact with? Join us! We understand that people are the greatest asset any company has. With this full time Direct Hire Opportunity, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package, along with a collaborative team and the support of a an industry leading leadership team.