Plant Manager Position Available In Broward, Florida

Plant Manager IDE Technologies.

Fort Lauderdale, FL Company Description:

A world leader in water treatment solutions, IDE specializes in the development, engineering, construction and operation of desalination, water reuse, and industrial water treatment plants.

Role Description:

The Plant Manager’s primary responsibilities include the daily management and coordination of plant operations including production, logistics, maintenance and finance while ensuring compliance with all labor, safety, environmental, public health and corporate policies and regulations.

Reports to:

Directly to the

Managing Director of Operations Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL Key Responsibilities and Duties:

The list of duties is not exhaustive; additional duties may be added at the discretion of the CEO. Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations of the plant Continuously monitor system and component conditions, evaluating those conditions to determine plant and equipment performance Overseeing the plant facilities and equipment maintenance on site, triggering corrective actions as necessary Collect and analyze “trending” information to evaluate equipment performance and to forecast possible equipment failures Operation of all plant equipment to meet stringent production requirements Prioritize and plan workload to ensure resources are available to ensure the plant is continuously running Work with staff in planning, budgeting, organizing resources, executing work plans, Monitor production and quality, co-ordinate priorities, resolves issues and participate in special projects and work schedules Assist in and support major maintenance on plant equipment To ensure all equipment maintenance/breakdowns repairs are carried out in a timely and cost effective manner, causing minimum disruption to operations Assist the Operations to effectively develop, manage and control the Operations and Shift rosters Ensuring all contractual and statutory requirements are met Ensuring all certification and reports relating to the operation are correctly stored and available for inspection and audit Ensure site compliance to all labour, safety, and environmental regulations Prepare Daily, weekly and monthly reports to IDE management and various authorities Hire, direct, coach and mentor staff to ensure performance targets are being met Availability 24 hours a day 7 days a week to provide immediate instructions to the control room Review, formulation and implementation of an Annual Operations Plan Review, formulation, implementation and achievement of an Annual Budget and ensure its consistency with the Annual O&M budget plan. Provision of an accurate and representative progress report against the achievements of the Annual Operations Plan. Demonstrate commitment to the principles of Continuous Improvement. Participate in the identification and implementation of initiatives that will result in performance improvements. Participate in the development and publication of statistical data and reports to the plant owners and the company To ensure that all waste disposal procedures are carried out in accordance with current statutory requirements.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 10 years of experience and a proven track record working in a management role or equivalent position in a water treatment plant Practical detailed knowledge of Reverse Osmosis process and controls Class A Certified Water Treatment Operator preferred Multi-disciplined technical background Experience of working in a complex production environment Able to work in a demanding and busy environment Thorough knowledge of modern Industrial Practices and Processes Intermediate computer knowledge of standard MS Office package (Word, PPT, Access and Excel) Knowledge of financial reporting solutions and software Knowledge of SCADA and Reporting software Able to lead, challenge and work as part of a diverse team Practical aptitude, self-motivated and a confident communicator Ability to work long hours, weekends, holidays and be on call when required Successfully pass a background test, pre-employment physical and drug test

Personal Attributes:

Ability to successfully lead and motivate subordinates Effective communication skills both written and spoken Good analytical and problem solving skills Work successfully as a team member or independently Commitment to quality of work and company goals Enthusiastic to learn new systems and processes Willingness to lend your efforts wherever needed Effectively perform in stressful situations Complete work within assigned timeframe

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift up to 50lbs and over 51lbs with assistance Ability to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, push/pull, and walk for long periods of time Ability to enter and exit small confined spaces Finger dexterity to work keyboard or operate tools, grasp tools and carry objects Ability so see in the normal range of vision with or without correction sufficient to read computer screens, documents, dials, gauges, meter-reading equipment, and operate motor vehicles and equipment Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Environmental Conditions:

Industrial environment working both indoors and outdoors continuously around: Loud noise Dust Heat Salt and fresh water Uneven, rough or slippery surfaces Hazardous chemicals in solid, liquid, and vapor form Toxic materials High and low voltage electricity Equipment under high pressure High speed rotating equipment Heavy equipment Heights above 5 Feet Share with a friend