Maintenance Chief

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: 

Leads the strategic planning, organization, and management of maintenance program, as developed and approved by the project Manager with the goal of fostering a plant cultural change resulting in consistent and measurable Asset Management results across maintenance management of the treatment facility and pumping stations.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Manages all aspects of the maintenance function of a large wastewater treatment plant with sludge processing facility.
• Manages Preventive, Predictive and Corrective maintenance services, installation or repairs in one or more skills areas such as plumbing, mechanical, electrical repairs, pneumatic, hydraulic, installation, carpentry, painting or vehicle servicing.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Experience in organizational and treatment facility project maintenance management.
• At least seven years in positions within a water/wastewater treatment environment with knowledge of methods, principles and practices of operating, maintaining and repairing water treatment plant equipment, instrumentation and associated system experience preferred.
• Experience with pumps, motor, hydraulics, compressed air, electronics (VFD's, PLC's etc.), high speed rotational equipment and conveying equipment.
• At least three years of Lead or Supervisory experience required with understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Must have an understanding of water/wastewater treatment process, water quality assurance, maintenance strategy and laboratory procedures.
• Must demonstrate effective skills in troubleshooting, problem solving and team building.
• Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution and to execute the schedule requirements within a team environment.
• Must have general knowledge of budget preparation and understanding of cost control.
• Demonstrated good verbal communication and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, timely, effective, complete and easily understood written communication and reports.
• Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• PC skills and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software for preparing work related reports, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements.
• Ability to use computer systems for preparing work orders and purchasing requisitions. (CMMS Software) Strong PC skills with proficiency in MS Access database software, MS Excel spreadsheet, MS Project, and word processing 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.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site. 

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Valid Driver's License and safe driving record.

Additional Information

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.

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.