Veolia Environnement SA
As the Deputy Site Leader, you will assist the Site Leader in managing daily operations, ensuring all activities align with organizational goals and operational standards. You will support the Site Leader in addressing operational challenges, providing hands‑on assistance and contributing to quick, effective solutions. You will relay site goals, procedures, and updates to team members, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the site. You will foster a positive and collaborative work environment, help resolve issues, promote teamwork, and flexibly manage various responsibilities, stepping in to handle tasks as needed and adapting to the changing needs of the site. You will maintain high standards of safety, quality and efficiency while working closely with the Site Leader to implement process improvements. You will serve as a secondary leader, stepping in to lead site operations in the absence of the Site Leader, ensuring continuity of operations.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
Foster teamwork and collaboration; ensure communication flows smoothly across all team members to achieve site goals.
Support the Site Leader in managing team performance, identifying areas for improvement and offering coaching as needed.
Maintain strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with Site Leader staff and external stakeholders.
Provide support in client communications and step into client‑facing roles when necessary.
Assist in promoting a safety‑first culture and conduct regular safety checks or audits.
Assist in mentoring junior team members, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
Demonstrate a desire to grow into a future leadership role with a focus on developing both operational and leadership skills.
People Management:
Promote a positive work culture.
Manage resources effectively.
Communicate business initiatives and goals to team members.
Evaluate and mentor the team.
Typically supervise fewer than 10 FTEs.
Safety Management:
Implement and enforce comprehensive safety protocols, procedures and best practices at the operational level.
Conduct regular safety training and awareness programs for all site personnel.
Continuously monitor and report on safety performance metrics including incident rates and near‑misses to drive improvement.
Compliance Oversight:
Oversee contract execution for the site.
Ensure adherence to established environmental, health, safety, operating, maintenance and emergency response procedures.
Operational Reliability:
Monitor project delivery performance.
Maintain high standards of quality and consistent results.
Coordinate problem resolution and manage conflicting priorities.
Customer Relations:
Build and maintain strong trust‑based relationships with site‑level customers and stakeholders.
Respond to customer inquiries, concerns and complaints promptly and professionally.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to continuously improve customer experience and satisfaction.
Cost Effectiveness:
Identify and implement operational efficiencies and cost‑saving initiatives to enhance site‑level performance.
Monitor and report on site‑level financial transactions to ensure cost‑effectiveness.
Work closely with cross‑functional teams to optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime.
Facility Management:
Independently manage facilities generally less than 1 MGD; or support the Site Leader with facilities generally 1–5 MGD.
Align responsibilities with supervisor if part of a common project.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma/GED is required. A degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or a related field is strongly preferred but not required.
Experience: 3 years of leadership experience, 2 of which in a supervisory or lead role focused on assisting leadership and contributing to operational success.
Operational Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of unit processes applicable to water and/or wastewater treatment facilities. Knowledge of water treatment processes (e.g., coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection) and wastewater treatment processes (primary, secondary, tertiary).
Systems Expertise: Preferred knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical systems, instrumentation and control systems, SCADA, CMMS.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data entry and management systems, SCADA (desirable), CMMS.
Additional Desired Skills: Water quality testing and analysis techniques, regulatory compliance, basic troubleshooting, ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
Certification: Minimum CA SWRCB Wastewater Grade III certification preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
Physical Requirements
Must regularly talk or hear.
Must frequently stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell.
May regularly lift 10–25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Benefits Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and an employer‑sponsored 401(k). Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Salary Pay Range: $135,000 to $155,000 per year.
Employment Details Remote Work: No Employment Type: Full‑time
Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer The salary, compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.
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Primary Duties/Responsibilities
Foster teamwork and collaboration; ensure communication flows smoothly across all team members to achieve site goals.
Support the Site Leader in managing team performance, identifying areas for improvement and offering coaching as needed.
Maintain strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with Site Leader staff and external stakeholders.
Provide support in client communications and step into client‑facing roles when necessary.
Assist in promoting a safety‑first culture and conduct regular safety checks or audits.
Assist in mentoring junior team members, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
Demonstrate a desire to grow into a future leadership role with a focus on developing both operational and leadership skills.
People Management:
Promote a positive work culture.
Manage resources effectively.
Communicate business initiatives and goals to team members.
Evaluate and mentor the team.
Typically supervise fewer than 10 FTEs.
Safety Management:
Implement and enforce comprehensive safety protocols, procedures and best practices at the operational level.
Conduct regular safety training and awareness programs for all site personnel.
Continuously monitor and report on safety performance metrics including incident rates and near‑misses to drive improvement.
Compliance Oversight:
Oversee contract execution for the site.
Ensure adherence to established environmental, health, safety, operating, maintenance and emergency response procedures.
Operational Reliability:
Monitor project delivery performance.
Maintain high standards of quality and consistent results.
Coordinate problem resolution and manage conflicting priorities.
Customer Relations:
Build and maintain strong trust‑based relationships with site‑level customers and stakeholders.
Respond to customer inquiries, concerns and complaints promptly and professionally.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to continuously improve customer experience and satisfaction.
Cost Effectiveness:
Identify and implement operational efficiencies and cost‑saving initiatives to enhance site‑level performance.
Monitor and report on site‑level financial transactions to ensure cost‑effectiveness.
Work closely with cross‑functional teams to optimize resource utilization and minimize downtime.
Facility Management:
Independently manage facilities generally less than 1 MGD; or support the Site Leader with facilities generally 1–5 MGD.
Align responsibilities with supervisor if part of a common project.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma/GED is required. A degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or a related field is strongly preferred but not required.
Experience: 3 years of leadership experience, 2 of which in a supervisory or lead role focused on assisting leadership and contributing to operational success.
Operational Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of unit processes applicable to water and/or wastewater treatment facilities. Knowledge of water treatment processes (e.g., coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection) and wastewater treatment processes (primary, secondary, tertiary).
Systems Expertise: Preferred knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical systems, instrumentation and control systems, SCADA, CMMS.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data entry and management systems, SCADA (desirable), CMMS.
Additional Desired Skills: Water quality testing and analysis techniques, regulatory compliance, basic troubleshooting, ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
Certification: Minimum CA SWRCB Wastewater Grade III certification preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
Physical Requirements
Must regularly talk or hear.
Must frequently stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell.
May regularly lift 10–25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Benefits Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and an employer‑sponsored 401(k). Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Salary Pay Range: $135,000 to $155,000 per year.
Employment Details Remote Work: No Employment Type: Full‑time
Equal Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer The salary, compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.
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