Description

What You'll Do

 As the Site Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the wastewater treatment facility while leading a team of operators and technicians.

 Leadership & Operations

• Direct and supervise wastewater treatment plant personnelDevelop staffing plans and work schedules
• Manage operator training and professional development
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee growth
• Implement safety programs and ensure compliance with all training requirements
• Support company policies, procedures, and ISO standards

Customer & Business Management

• Interface directly with customers and attend site meetings
• Review operational performance and business account issues with company leadership
• Generate reports for customers and internal stakeholders
• Assist with sales initiatives and special projects
• Coordinate chemical suppliers and subcontracted maintenance providers

Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Stewardship

• Monitor process parameters and ensure compliance with discharge permits
• Maintain environmental records and operational reporting requirements
• Perform system audits and inventory reviews
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations

Maintenance & Reliability

• Troubleshoot treatment system and equipment issues
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs
• Coordinate facility upgrades and capital improvement projects
• Manage process, laboratory, and safety equipment maintenance programs

Travel & Schedule

• Work a flexible schedule as operational needs require
• Travel occasionally to other facilities and corporate offices
   

Equipment & Systems You'll Manage

The successful candidate will have experience with many of the following:

 Analytical & Laboratory Equipment

• pH meters
• Ion-specific meters
• Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AA)
• Portable spectrophotometers

Process Equipment

• Flow controllers and level controllers
• Pumping systems
• Plate-and-frame filter presses
• Sludge transfer systems
• Polymer feed systems
• Sludge thickening equipment
• Sludge drying systems
• RTO (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer) equipment
• Agitation and mixing systems
• Chemical storage, transfer, and feed systems
• Automated control valves
   

Desired Technical Skills

 We are looking for a hands-on leader with exceptional wastewater treatment expertise, including:

• Wastewater sampling and laboratory analysis
• Industrial wastewater treatment processes
• Municipal wastewater operations
• Sludge dewatering and drying operations
• Effluent monitoring and compliance reporting
• Lift truck/forklift operation
• Chemical treatment and feed systems
• Manual and automated treatment process control
• Process troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Environmental compliance and permit management
• Safety leadership and risk management
   

Supervisory Responsibilities

 This position directly supervises employees within the Wastewater Treatment Operations Department and is responsible for:

• Recruiting and hiring staff
• Training and onboarding employees
• Planning and assigning work
• Coaching and performance management
• Employee development
• Reward and recognition programs
• Corrective action and disciplinary processes
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving
   
  

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of $100,000 - $120,000
• Leadership role with significant operational responsibility
• Opportunity to manage both industrial and municipal wastewater systems
• Collaborative work environment
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Meaningful work supporting environmental compliance and sustainability

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Massachusetts Wastewater Operator Licenses

Minimum licensing requirements include:

• Massachusetts Grade/Class 3 Municipal Wastewater Operator License
• Massachusetts Grade/Class 3 Industrial Wastewater Operator License

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of wastewater treatment operations experience
• Supervisory or management experience
• Strong knowledge of industrial pretreatment and municipal wastewater systems
• Experience managing regulatory compliance, environmental reporting, and laboratory operations
• Experience with wastewater sludge handling, dewatering, and disposal programs