Sr. Operations Manager

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

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

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