Water Treatment Supervisor

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:

Plans, directs, and oversees chemical treatment activities for the VWNJ Hackensack and Franklin Lakes Systems. Oversees the chemical technicians to operate, maintain, and modify all chemical treatment equipment in compliance with applicable company policies/procedures, regulations, and laws ensuring the continuous supply of potable water.

Reporting to the Superintendent of Operations, the Chemical Treatment Supervisor is responsible for managing the daily chemical treatment activities. The individual supervises the work of the personnel under their immediate responsibility.

Subordinates:

Direct - 4 Chemical Treatment Technicians (Bargaining Unit)

Facilities:

200 MGD Haworth Water Treatment Plant

26 Pumping Stations

16 Storage Tanks

9 Production Wells

12 Raw Water Wells and Diversions

3 Dams on Hackensack River (Woodcliff Lake, Lake Tappan, Oradell Reservoir)

2 Dams 50% owned with NJDWSC (Monksville, Dundee)

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

To achieve the objectives set by the Superintendent of Operations.

Serves as a support to the Superintendent of Operations.

Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the chemical treatment department.

Work with planning to set schedules, meet compliance deadlines, and supervise all work performed in the chemical department.

Provide information to the Superintendent of Operations to update all KPIs of the chemical department.

Follow up with the chemical treatment staff on problems in order to make the necessary corrections.

Work in close collaboration with other Supervisors in the plant.

Participate in the Plant Management Team as an active member.

Ensure and maintain a good working climate within his team.

Ensure accountability of the personnel in terms of order and cleanliness to be respected in the plant.

Carry out and document audits of tasks, work permits and maintenance of the chemical equipment.

Ensure the application of health and safety rules, environmental protection, and the behavior of the personnel.

Trains new staff in the area, reinforcing safety and environmental principles.

Ability to be on call and available after hours.

Participate in the Emergency Response Team.