Water/Wastewater Plant Manager
Wright City, MO
O&M – O&M Leadership /
Full-time /
On-site
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.
What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?
Woodard & Curran is seeking an experienced manager to join our dedicated and talented team at our Public Water Supply District #2 / East Central Missouri Project. This position is for a manager of water and wastewater systems for the Wright City service area.
This manager will be responsible for the full-time operation and general maintenance of facility’s equipment and process controls at wastewater facilities, including managing the scope, schedule, and budget of the facility in accordance with contract requirements. Additional responsibilities include environmental compliance, employee safety, client relations and financial management. Successful candidates will have experience supervising the staff of operators, mechanics, lab technicians, and field service personnel.
Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Responsibilities include:
- Managing an annual operating budget in excess of $1,000,000.
- Leading and managing 6 water and wastewater employees
- Operation and maintenance of two wastewater treatment plants (sequencing batch reactor and membrane bioreactor)
- Operation and maintenance of a water distribution system that includes 400,000 linear feet of pipe, six water storage tanks, six wells, a booster station, and 570 fire hydrants.
- Operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system that includes approximately 105,000 linear foot of gravity main, 67,000 linear foot of force main, 16 lift stations, and 1023 manholes.
- Customer service for 3600+ customers; this includes meter reading and disconnecting services for non-payment.
- Completion of Utility Locate Request for a 40-square mile area.
What will you need to succeed?
- Three or more years of experience of managing water distribution systems and/or wastewater treatment and/or collection systems.
- MO Drinking Water Distribution Operator Certification Level DS-III or the ability to obtain it within the first year of employment.
- MO Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Level D or the ability to obtain it within the first year of employment.
- Experience overseeing personnel
- Experience overseeing an annual budget of $500k or more.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven track record with regulators.
- High School graduate or equivalent, with technical/vocational school background.
- Applicant must possess a valid Drivers License and a good driving record and must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
$90,000 - $110,000 a year
Depending on qualifications and experience.
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.
