Sr. Operations Manager

What good is a job without great benefits to

reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer :

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for implementing and directing the day-to-day process control and operational activities, plans and programs to ensure efficient operation and 100% environment compliance.

Includes the direction and management of area customers, expenses, staffing (internal & external), revenues, equipment resources and participation in the sales processes of the area.

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Directly supervise employees as well as sub-contract services.
• Interface with other business partners in evaluation and preparation of models and plans for new business.
• Interpret operational data and make operational changes as needed.
• Coordinate all maintenance / equipment activities.
• Successfully interface with environmental and regulatory agencies as well as generator and haulers to ensure efficiency processing and delivery of material.
• Achieve safety, compliance and operational budgetary goals.
• Manage and track project monthly financials for area of responsibility. Make changes needed for improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, train, supervise and monitor performance of plant personnel to ensure safe and proper operation of equipment.
• Monitors and controls plant operations in accordance with manufacturers O&M manuals, SOP’s and established company policies and procedures.
• Enforce and maintain company safety programs and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of processes and material handling / processes, operating procedures and standards, to properly instruct employees.
• Frequent independent decision-making to ensure safe and proper operations are adhered.
• Develop and maintain daily spreadsheets and operating reports relating to compliance monitoring and other reporting documentation.
• Ensures that the facility operates within permit compliance, at / above its designed capacity.
• Reports weekly status covering all processing and maintenance related activities to Director of Operations.
• Exhibit at all times safe behavior and perform job in safe manner

STATUS AND SCOPE

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and know how to appropriately use discretion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environmental, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure and follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to assist EHS&T Manager with development and administration of training programs for staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written.

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Communications Practices effective oral and written communications with all internal and external contacts.
• Listening Practices attentive and active listening.
• Safety and Compliance Focus Enforces 100% safety and compliance standards at all times.
• Peer Relationships Seen as a team player and is cooperative.
• Ethics and Values Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs.
• Flexibility Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending upon the situation.
• Approachability East to approach and talk to, spends extra effort to put workers at ease.
• Organizational Agility Understands to origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures. Understands the cultures of organizations
• Time Management Values time, uses his / her time effectively and efficiently.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCES

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 4 year Engineering or Environmental degree preferred.
• 2-3 years management experience. MBA is a bonus.
• Experience in power or steam generation, incineration, or environmental industry required.
• Must have computer skills and experience with Word, Excel.
• Strong organizational, time management and attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of OSHA and state / federal safety rules and regulations preferred..

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Standing, Walking, Climbing

2. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

3. The worker is subject to hazards : Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to bio-solids