Plant Manager - Wastewater Treatment (Finance)

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 and operations specialists 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 and other municipal facilities running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and maintaining their industry certifications.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is growing, and we are currently seeking a full-time Wastewater treatment Plant Manager! The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational activities serving the City of Clewiston, Florida, comprised of a wastewater treatment facility and two operators.

The Plant Manager will play an active role in coordination and communication with operations, 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, compliance reporting, staff development, implementation and management of an innovative asset management program, administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects, and emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, all alarm events, etc. Work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 3.30pm. Due to the small size of this facility, the Plant Manager and operators participate in an "on call" rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours, and shifts may include weekends. In addition, operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. The plant manager might be required to also respond to emergency situations on an as needed basis.

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Why would you choose Woodard & Curran?

• You would be offered a generous total rewards package:
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent Benefits to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account.
• Career growth.
• Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry. Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.
• An opportunity to be an owner of Woodard & Curran.
• Participation in the annual Company-wide Project Managers Retreat.
• Attentive and local corporate and leadership support to assure PM Success.

What will you need to succeed?

• 10 to 15 years' experience in managing wastewater treatment facilities including distributions, collections, and solids handling systems.
• Florida Wastewater Operators License.
• High school or equivalent, with technical/vocational school background; College degree preferred with focus in Environmental Areas.
• Ensure safety is the highest priority and that all SOPs are followed and DOT, OSHA, Healthy and Safety and other requirements are met. Conduct routine facility inspections. Interacts with regulators as required.
• Demonstrate a collaborative and team leadership approach to this position.
• Demonstrate financial acumen through oversight of operating and capital budgets.
• Active participation in recruiting, including partnering/supporting local wastewater/water school programs.
• Direct participation in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water/wastewater facilities including the utilization of predictive maintenance systems.
• Oversight and utilization of Operations Database for process control, optimization, and regulatory reporting.
• Proven track record with regulators and solid understanding of regulations and reporting requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with computers (Excel, Word, HACH WIMS, etc.), including report generation.
• Identify and participate in activities to support the local community.
• Applicant must possess a valid Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with local leadership, including attending city staff and council meetings as appropriate.

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$79,000 - $87,350 a year

This role is eligible for straight overtime pay for hours worked over 40/week. Pay will be determined based upon experience and licensure.
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Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.

• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short and long term disability

• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer .

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.