Oversee daily operations and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility, manage staff, budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a safe work environment.
Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.
Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their certifications within the industry.
What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?
Woodard & Curran is seeking a full-time Plant Manager for the Acton, Massachusetts wastewater treatment facility. As Plant Manager, you will participate in the daily operation and general maintenance of equipment, structures, and grounds at the Town of Acton’s sequencing batch reactor Wastewater treatment facility and wastewater pump stations in a safe and timely manner. Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we work towards 100% compliance which is achieved by daily process monitoring and a comprehensive maintenance system. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.
The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of the treatment plant and pump stations and will oversee a small team of two operators. This includes scheduling, coordinating, and directing plant staff in the overall operation of the various treatment processes and maintenance activities throughout the facilities. The Plant Manager is responsible for fostering a safe work environment for all plant personnel and visitors. He or She will regularly prepare reports for regulators, the client, and the firm. Additionally, the Plant Manager will manage the budget of the project and manage the scope and schedule of contractual obligations and serve as the main point of contact between the client and the firm. Supervision will be provided by an Area Manager; however, the Plant Manager must be able to work comfortably in a self-directed environment with minimal daily supervision.
Essential Duties include but are not limited to:
- Support daily operations and maintenance of assigned equipment to include residual management, electrical and mechanical components, SCADA and remote communications networks, and strategic pump and flow management.
- Manage and/or maintain the use of the daily operations log.
- Collect samples and conduct laboratory tests where/when necessary in support of regulatory compliance.
- Meet with the Client on a regular basis to discuss and review plant operations and maintenance.
- Manage operating budgets to include annual operating and capital.
- Monitor operations by inspecting and reviewing data, records and reports; coordinates sampling.
- Keep accurate and up to date records for the project. Prepare and reviews all required reports.
- Respond to all complaints in cooperation with the client relative to the operation of the wastewater treatment facility and pump stations and initiate appropriate action to resolve the issues.
- Manage the repair, maintenance and construction activities of the project and coordinate activities with the client.
- Ensure all employees receive proper training in materials, equipment, tools and safety procedures
Schedule
- The daily schedule is Monday – Friday, 7.00AM – 3.30PM. Availability for standby duty and the ability to be “on-call,” working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Response to emergency events and alarm call-outs as scheduled and required.
What will you need to succeed?
- Must possess a Massachusetts Grade 6 (preferred) or Grade 5 (with experience) Wastewater treatment license.
- Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in the wastewater and/or water treatment industry.
- Proficiency with computers, including an ability to work with: SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, Maintenance Management Programs, and other site-specific systems.
- Participation directly in, and to a significant extent, management of the operation, maintenance, and repair of water/wastewater facilities throughout the last ten years.
- Experience managing a minimum of 2 staff.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record with regulators and solid understanding of regulations and reporting requirements.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- May require an irregular work schedule and overtime hours.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, other personnel, and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Familiarity with biological/chemical treatment processes with particular aptitude for laboratory analysis, record keeping, and facility maintenance.
- Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.
Employee Support & Benefits
Retirement Savings:
• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Time away from work:
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:
• Disability: Paid short and long term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.
Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.
At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.
Non-Solicitation Disclosure:
Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.
Top Skills
Maintenance Management Programs
Excel
Microsoft Word
Scada
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