Superintendent of Production

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose: 

The Superintendent Production is responsible for the control, monitoring and regulation of the water supply and distribution system operations. The incumbent supervises the workforce to operate, maintain, and modify facilities in compliance with applicable company policies/procedures, regulations, and laws and ensures the continuous supply of potable water.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• The incumbent is responsible for the efficient and compliant operation of the outlying stations in the Hackensack, Franklin Lakes, and Allendale public water systems including dams, pump stations regulators, storage tanks, and raw water diversions.  The incumbent must analyze operational data in order to continually improve water quality, optimize energy and chemical usage, and control manpower/contractor costs while maintaining compliance with all company and regulatory standards and permit requirements.
• Accountable for:
  • Routinely meeting with staff to discuss work plans and department goals, provide counsel regarding priorities, problem situations, etc.
  • Ensuring compliance with NJDEP license requirements for the satellite facilities.
  • Preparation and submission of all relevant operating reports for regulatory agencies and for internal purposes.
  • Monitoring and reporting on water allocation and utilization to ensure continuous compliance with NJDEP permit conditions.
  • Ensuring operational compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act regulations.
  • Directing workforce to accomplish daily operations and maintenance of treatment/production facilities.
  • Completing performance reviews of reports as required.
  • Ensuring knowledge transfer.
  • Managing company assets efficiently.
  • Assisting in preparation of annual capital and expense budgets and reviewing/reporting budget activity on a regular basis.
  • Ensuring appropriate operator licensing for departmental staff.
  • Operating dams consistent with NJDEP permitting, Dam Tender’s guidelines, and watershed management best practices.
• Responsible for:
  • Implementing emergency response on 24-hour basis, and for scheduling personnel to be available for response. Ensure all facility emergency response plans are updated and staff is trained/familiar with the plan contents.
  • Deploying sensors / loggers to assist with hydraulic modeling to optimize pressure and water quality in the distribution system.
  • Coordinating with the System Maintenance team to analyze and interpret leak detection logger data.
  • Supports flushing sequence development with internal resources and external consultants.
  • Working with other VWNJ functional groups to schedule facility improvements, preventative and corrective maintenance.
  • Coordinating with EHS&S personnel in conducting department safety and training programs and ensuring that staff adheres to required regulatory and internal EHS&S policies and procedures.
  • Working with Human Resources to manage personnel effectively, including conflict resolution within the framework of a collectively bargained workforce environment.
  • Interfacing with customers, outside contractors and City, County or Government Agencies.
  • Coordinating technical training programs and access to education opportunities for staff, identifying opportunities for improvement to existing training processes. 
  • Developing and continuously improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
  • Proactively sharing resources across teams.
  • Ensuring appropriate customer satisfaction levels.
  • Adhering to operating budget and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Providing leadership and motivation for subordinates.
  • Facilitating communication among personnel and departments.
  • Ensuring coordination between operations staff and engineering/capital management/contractors to ensure continuity of plant operations and successful capital project development and delivery.
  • Continuously improving systems, processes, and procedures as measured by KPIs.
  • Efficiently utilizing resources.
  • Managing inventory items as required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in water treatment operationsor water engineering.
• Experience with distribution network modeling preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong Computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SCADA, GIS and hydraulic modeling software.
• Understanding of hydrology and hydraulic principles.
• Operational knowledge of wells, pumps, and related equipment.
• Understanding of chemistry for sampling and treatment procedures.
• Excellent management and supervisory, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must be able to deal effectively with all levels of staff, management and organized labor groups.
• Proficient with planning, budgeting and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of water utility operations, maintenance and construction practices.
• Ability to negotiate with contractors.
• Ability to work on emergency stand-by.
• Ability to be Emergency Response Officer for Haworth WTP.
• Familiar with related safety practices.
• The incumbent must be able to read and understand Engineering and site plans, specifications and as-built drawings.
• The incumbent should be able to scope and interpret hydraulic modeling scenarios and results.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Ability to learn new water industry technology and teach.
• Be available to serve on an emergency standby rotation.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• NJDEP Water Treatment Plant Operators License (T2).
• NJDEP Water Distribution System Operator’s License (W2).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk on uneven terrain; climb ladders, hills and stairs; enter confined spaces, moderate lifting up to 25 pounds; sit, stand and walk for long periods at a time.
• Must be able to speak, see clearly and hear. Must be able to smell gasses.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $125000 to $135000 per year.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. 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.

Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 15% Annual Performance Bonus

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.