Wastewater Operations Supervisor in El Segundo, CA at Veolia North America

Job Description

Veolia Group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group provided 79 million inhabitants with drinking water and 61 million with sanitation, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 28,508 billion euros in 2021. www.veolia.com

Job Description

Salary Range: $110,000 to $130,000

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

Under general direction of the Chief Plant Operator(CPO) , the Supervisor - ECLWRF (Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility) provides guidance and management oversight to the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repairs of the ECLWRF and ancillary support systems, including the Hyperion Secondary Effluent Pump Station (HSEPS) and the satellite facilities on an as needed basis. The incumbent prioritizes and approves work service requests, coordinates maintenance and work related to the ECLWRF and HSEPS. Ensures treatment processes operate in compliance with state and federal regulations and client quality requirements through monitoring and adjustment of plant’s manual and computerized control systems. Orders chemicals and supplies needed at the facilities and coordinates their delivery. Provides directives to the shift leads to meet production targets. Ensures that the Shift leads and the Operators follow all safety instructions and use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. Supports the CPO and assumes the duties of the CPO on an as-needed basis. The incumbent must be available to fill-in for staff when needed and participates in an on-call after hours rotation system and must be available for after-hour support

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Chief Plant Operator and is required to act in this capacity on occasions.
• Receives general direction from the CPO and Production manager.
• This position has four (4) Shift leads and twelve (12) operators under their direction. 
• Performs hands-on operational duties as well as supervisory duties  and may require covering the duties of a Shift lead (e.g. board operation, rounds, etc). 
• May work with Maintenance to troubleshoot equipment and treatment processes.
• Trains and/or assist in the training of Operators, OITs and assigned staff. 
• Responsible for the performance management of their crew members.
• May serve as a liaison between Operations and other departments/contractors to complete special projects.

• The Supervisor – ECLWRF will perform, train, and direct the work of the Shift Supervisors and operators in the following areas:

• Equipment and process control adjustments and isolation.
• Interface with plant computer control system as necessary to perform operations and maintenance duties. 
• Monitor and perform visual inspection of mechanical/electrical equipment & control systems.
• Monitors chemical feed rates for adjustment as necessary.
• Reviews documentation such as round sheets, log entries, and cleaning log sheets.
• Reviews logbook, transfer sheets and maintenance activity report.
• Review and submit written timesheets for employees under his/her their direction. 
• Establish and communicate to Shift leads Supervisors process control orders, and closely monitors to ensure they are properly applied. 
• Monitors chemical quantities and reviews chemical ordering process to ensure sufficient chemical quantities at all times.
• Reviews staff scheduling to ensure sufficient coverage at all times.
• Maintains good and safe working conditions.
• Develop spreadsheets for tracking daily, weekly and monthly O&M functions and data. 
• Produce written technical and administrative reports on daily, weekly and monthly progress of O&M functions and detailed reviews and reporting of any issues that arise. 
• Ensure confined space entries are documented.
• Oversee and assists with the LOTO program and safety policies pertaining to Operations.
• Respond to or coordinate responses to system emergencies. 
• General housekeeping and presentation of ECLWRF.  
• Schedules MF and RO cleanings.
• Offer input and make recommendations regarding capital improvements, and facility efficiency improvements. 
• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of the asset management system. 
• Ensure that all safety regulations and policies are adhered to by Operations staff.
• Review training needs assessments (TNA’s) and safe work plans.
• All related duties as assigned. 
• The incumbent prioritizes and approves work service requests, coordinates with maintenance on work related to the ECLWRF and HSEPS and to be able to in turn inform the Shift leads of the maintenance agenda for the day. 
• Works with other departments to ensure that critical equipment to meet compliance and production targets are available to Operations. 
• Ensures treatment processes operate in compliance with state and federal regulations and client quality requirements through frequent monitoring and adjustment of plant’s manual and computerized control systems.
• Participates in the drafting of and implementation of action plans to resolve operational issues. 
• Works with other departments to ensure processes are optimized.
• Conducts daily inspections of the site and processes. Leads staff to address items from these inspections.
• The Supervisor ensures good record keeping, prepares operational reports and log sheets, and provides records to the Chief Plant Operator for proper storage and review. 
• Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Chief Plant Operator and Management team in investigating operational issues that may arise. 
• Responsible for timely communication of operational or compliance issues, as per company’s guidelines.
• Responsible ordering and follow-up of chemical ordering process for ECLWRF and ensuring proper collaboration between shifts to ensure that the adequate storage of chemicals is always available. 
• Writes and leads development of process improvements, updating and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), shift instructions, and control strategies.
• Maintains courteous and effective relationships with the client, customer/end users, plant visitors, vendors, contractors, and co-workers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee may be exposed to odors, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibrations.  The employee may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.

The employee will be expected to follow the H&S Manual guidelines and wear the appropriate PPE as instructed. 

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

• Minimum requirements: High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preference includes: Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Engineering or Environmental Science
• Ten (10) years experience in wastewater/water treatment operations and maintenance with two (32) years or more in a supervisor capacity.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

The desired Supervisor – ECLWRF should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater treatment and/or water treatment plant operations.
• Knowledge of advanced water treatment (e.g. Microfiltration (MF), Reverse Osmosis (RO), UV-AOP, etc.)
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize the materials, methods, tools used in the construction, maintenance and operation of wastewater or water treatment systems.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to wastewater or water system operations.
• Knowledge of general operating targets, permits, permit limits and compliance documents.
• Knowledge and ability to analyze data to quickly make decisions.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform standard laboratory sampling and testing. 
• Available for the on-call afterhours rotation system and to respond to emergencies as needed. 
• Ability to write and type reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and/or SOPs. 
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as: chemical dosing, flow calculations, pipe or tank capacity, etc. 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions pertaining to Operations of the facilities, treatment processes and ancillary support systems. 
• Proficient in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Experience in using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), SCADA/DCS (Distributed Control System), and EAM systems.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

• A valid State Water Resources Control Board Grade IV in Wastewater Treatment is required. A valid State Water Resources Control Board Grade III in Wastewater Treatment is acceptable with 18 months to successfully acquire a Grade IV certification.   
• Valid California Driver’s license.

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.  The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision as well as the ability to distinguish color and shades. Technical dexterity is required in performing chemical and instrumental analytical procedures.

Additional Information

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.

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.