Operations Manager

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. 

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for management of the Operations and Maintenance staff at site. This position insures a safe work environment, compliance with all governing regulations and optimum performance of the equipment and the people.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply to all regulations that provide safe, reliable, and cost effective operation of the plant to meet processing, permit, and other applicable requirements
• Perform preventative, corrective and emergency mechanical maintenance on all equipment throughout the plant under the direction of the Plant Manager such as welding, piping and refurbish equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot and repair mechanical malfunctions throughout the plant which includes documenting problem and resolution as well as reporting all problems and resolutions of mechanical malfunctions to the Plant Manager
• Monitor and control plant operations in accordance with company policies and plant standard operating procedures
• Maintain records of plant operations including, but not limited to, hourly operating data and abnormal operating conditions. Ensure that the facility operations within permit compliance, at/above design capability, and produced high quality product at all times
• Perform fire guard duty as well as confined space watch
• Participate and complete training programs within the time frame allotted
• Perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the facility to include sweeping, shoveling, and other housekeeping activities
• Maintain work tools and ensure work tools are put in appropriate secure place after using
• Demonstrate safe behaviors at all times and to perform their job in a safe manner
• Perform biosolids sampling and testing.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel including executive management
• Technology savvy; knowledgeable about modern technology, proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and relationship building and maintaining skills
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment
• Process and Systems oriented
• Ability to self-manage, direct supervisory and management experience
• Ability to obtain any necessary state certifications and licenses that are required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related degree preferred
• 5+ years of hands-on Operations Management experience in industrial, chemical process manufacturing environment
• 2 – 4 years’ experience as an operator in wastewater, steam, or other process plant operations, or equivalent

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Talking, Hearing, and Seeing, Sitting, Standing, Walking, and Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• The worker is subject atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to bio-solids

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer
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