Water & Wastewater Project Manager

H2O Innovation Inc.•Austin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

H2O Innovation is seeking a Water & Wastewater Project Manager for its newly constructed, state-of-the-art Water Reuse Facility located at a corporate campus in Austin, TX. This position works under the supervision of the Area Manager of WaterHub® Operations and will oversee the administration, operation, and maintenance of the WaterHub® water reuse project. The Manager will manage and be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of various pumps, motors, and piping, as well as the plant’s process equipment such as membrane bioreactors (MBRs), reverse osmosis (RO), rotary screens, blowers, hydroponic reactors, and ultraviolet disinfection. This position will include plant supervision, performing short and long-range planning, plant budgets and monthly reports. Duties will also include managing capital improvement projects. You will help ensure that the plant is adequately staffed with qualified personnel to achieve the group's targets and production objectives. The facility is new, highly automated, and highly complex. You will manage the project to continue and enhance H2O Innovation’s goals within their decentralized water reuse projects.

Requirements

Bachelors in Environmental Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or related degree preferred
Heavy background in maintenance of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment (i.e.: control panels, MBRs, PLCs, VFDs, submersible pumps, lift systems, equipment rigging, motor and bearing replacement, etc.)
Certification Desired: State of Texas, Class 1/A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license or another state’s equivalent, or ability to gain licensing as required by the regulatory authority
Five plus years supervising personnel in management, operations, or maintenance of an advanced wastewater treatment plant
Computer and office equipment skills
Public relations and customer service skills
Verbal and written skills, including report writing
Accounting, budgeting, and record-keeping skills
Knowledge of management and leadership principles, organization, and work scheduling
Knowledge of principles, practices, equipment, materials, and standards involved in the operations, maintenance, and management of wastewater treatment (WWT) systems
Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to assume responsibility
Requires expert level mechanical/electrical skills
Must possess the ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, schematics, and O&M manuals, etc
Must be versed in verbal and written communication skills to convey information to co-workers, equipment vendors, consultants, contractors, and the general public
Ability to operate motor vehicles
The ability to assist in the start-up and commissioning of new facilities
Knowledge of laboratory best practices and safety procedures
Analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, supervise, and schedule resources to meet program and production goals
Analyze, develop, revise, and improve scheduling, standards, and procurement methods
Conduct studies, analyze data, and prepare reports of findings and recommendations
Formulate and administer budgets
Develop work-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Modify work assignments of employees in accordance with plant needs
Formulate, interpret, enforce, and apply policies and regulatory requirements controlling plant processes
Recommend staffing levels and equipment purchase and replacement.
Develop plant-specific safety programs
Advise and consult with direct reports on policy-level and technical aspects of assigned agenda
Facilitate staff meetings and attend appropriate meetings
Develop and implement emergency management guidelines to effectively deal with WWT problems, power outages, flooding, and other factors that could impact public health, safety and or environmental quality
On-call for afterhours, remote response to process alarms
Coordinate plant safety and security needs
Assist with the coordination of Capital Improvement Projects to upgrade and/or expand plant facilities
Conduct specialized tours for visitors and VIP’s of our unique plant
Maintain excellent working relationships with host site personnel
Frequent public contact by telephone and in person
Frequent participation in meetings
Hands-on operations and maintenance (working manager)
Vendor contact and interaction