US Water Services Corporation

Area Operations Manager

New Port Richey, FL

Full-time

About This Job

Proficiency Qualifications:

Excellent oral and written communication skills including formal presentation skills before both small and large groups. Area Manager shall possess demonstrated ability in problem solving and negotiation with special emphasis on water and wastewater treatment facilities and/or regulatory compliance problem solving. Experience managing large territories and state-of-the-art facilities. Preferably the Area Manager to have a current FDEP Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certifications or Civil/Environmental/Sanitary Engineering Degree.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing support to the Regional Operations Manager in routine operations and maintenance throughout the area. This position professionally represents the Company's (USWSC) and services using technical, organizational, and customer knowledge to assist in applying the services to their assigned facilities resulting in professionally managed operation and maintenance functions.

Location: East Coast of Florida

Essential Functions:

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Visit/inspect each Facility on a regular basis.

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Meet with customer as requested by the operations manager

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Be responsible for managing the day-to-day professional operation and maintenance activities of all assigned facilities.

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Be responsible for determining required work, developing and delivering work authorization proposals, as well as follow-up with workflow, work progress reporting, and billing (where applicable).

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Be responsible for and assisting with Environmental Compliance.

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Be responsible for assisting with Environmental Compliance Reporting.

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Aid and assist with Regulatory Agency matters, such as but not limited to; compliance, reporting, meetings, and plans.

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Shall assist with the development and implementation of an Asset Management Program.

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Shall be responsible for operator training, if licensed.

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Support the Regional Operations Manager with safety audits/inspections, trainings, etc.

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Be responsible for recommending and implementing Cost Savings Measures.

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Act as the liaison for all other available job for all U.S. Water Services Corporation (USWSC) support activities. (i.e. may coordinate maintenance issues).

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Shall be responsible for supervising of all assigned operator's, scheduling operators and maybe required to fill in case of emergency, time off, or illness as required.

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Shall ensure that the staff adheres to company policies and procedures.

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Shall be responsible to professionally perform all other job-related duties as may be assigned.

Working conditions: Duties described here are representatives 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.

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Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).

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Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).

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Moderate (45 pounds or more) lifting and carrying.

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Climbing, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and walking.

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Smelling.

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Driving and operating equipment.

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Ability to work outside and in various weather conditions.

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Ability to work with chemicals, electricity and odors.

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Ability to work on slippery surfaces.

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Ability to work below ground level or with heights.

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Traveling is required.

Minimum qualifications: Operator license or engineering degree. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Compensation and Benefits: Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.