Collection Systems Operations Chief

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. The Collection System Operations Chief regularly participates and manages the daily operations and maintenance of the collection system facilities in compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations. This is accomplished by scheduling staff, giving appropriate direction to staff in the operation and maintenance of the facilities assigned, budgeting, purchasing, completing, and submitting required Monthly Operating Reports (MOR’s) to the city of Bradenton, ensuring accuracy of all reports, utilizing the Hach Wims & CMMS system to create specific, MOR’s and any other required regulatory reporting for submission as needed, maintaining records, and utilizing the work management system. Other duties include developing the capital budget and executing capital projects; overseeing payroll; ensuring proper facility coverage; employee evaluations; ensuring the facility is maintained; obtaining samples for analysis; maintaining accurate records and an open relationship with customers and community. Trains and mentor operators to perform at their full potential. What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran? Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we strive to maintain compliance and produce the highest quality water for the local citizens.  If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resources, water, then this position is for you.  Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path.    We are seeking an Operations Chief with a minimum Florida Class “B” collections certification, with a Florida Class “A” preferred.  In this role, you will be very involved with the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and management, maintaining close client communications, and other field and administrative duties. The Collection System Operations Chief will play an active role in coordination and communication with assigned staff, client representatives, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms. He or she will also work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization.  The successful candidate will be responsible for performing hands-on work and producing all required reports.  He or she will coordinate the on-going daily operation of the utility system. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Operate, maintain, control, and perform routine repair of assigned equipment, including preventive maintenance duties.

Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and maintain all necessary records.

Perform general maintenance duties of the collection system and vehicles and other assigned duties.

Manage, lead and train subordinate operational and maintenance staff assigned; advise and instruct on methods and techniques for improving efficiency of duties and operations.

Reviews trends, records, and reports to maintain proper procedure and standards; collects and tabulates operational log data for regulatory agencies.

Recognize deviations or irregularities in the operation and maintenance; adjust the treatment plant process and equipment in order to maintain the required quality standards of the federal, state, and county regulatory agencies.

Collaborate with maintenance staff on specific projects; adjust or bypass job specific areas, processes, or equipment to ensure consistent equipment integrity, and safety.

Test, monitor, record, evaluate, troubleshoot, and adjust the operation of emergency generators and auxiliary equipment.

Assist contractors and consultants with specific tasks.

Assist in preparing standard operating procedures.

Oversee Collection System operations to remain in compliance with all Federal, State, County and City regulations and standards.

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.

Work around electrical and mechanical equipment in dry and wet weather conditions

Assist Federal, State and local regulators during compliance inspections.

Performs related work as required.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 1st shift. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the collection system.  Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Availability for standby duty and the ability to be “on-call,” working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.  Response to emergency events and alarm callouts required as scheduled and required.

What will you need to succeed?

High School Degree or Equivalent.

Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Must possess at least a valid State of Florida Class "B" Collections System license

Being able to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as following safety procedures.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the Water and Wastewater industry specific to operations with management responsibilities.