Assistant Project Manager/Chief Operator

Company: Veolia US
Location: Hollister, CA

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Veolia Water North America, the worldwide leader in water/wastewater treatment services, is looking for a Assistant Project Manager for our Hollister, CA project.

Summary: Provides management supervision of treatment facility operations/maintenance staff, analyzes process control information, establishes and executes process control adjustments, compiles and completes process control and regulatory agency reports, provides acting project management in the absence of the Project Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Monitors work assignments and ensures that team members are meeting or exceeding production and quality standards. Coaches and trains team members to increase skill level and to improve productivity, safety, quality and processes in a cost effective manner. Trains team members to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
  • Tends automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed and odor control and vacuum filters used to decontaminate waste water by settling, aeration and sludge digestion.
  • Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science or Engineering or equivalent related experience.
  • Minimum required SWRCB Grade IV license; Grade V preferred.
  • At least 5 – 7 years’ progressive experience within a similar environment with thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques, principles, and practices used.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials, facilities, funds and reputation.)
  • Demonstrates ability to mentor, coach and train others to identify cost effective solutions.
  • Must demonstrate ability to use computer programs for preparing work orders, work related reports, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc).
  • Must consistently demonstrate the ability to operate all machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets under general supervision.
  • Must demonstrate ability to efficiently operate all equipment in facility which may include pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters, belt presses and measuring devices, testing equipment, material handling equipment.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
  • Must be able to serve emergency on-call.