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Operations Manager
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What they do
A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$51,876 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
About Clean Chemistry Founded in 2012, and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Clean Chemistry discovered safe and effective means of production and use of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) for water treatment and industrial applications. Using proprietary, patented approaches, this family of chemistries represents a significant disruption to the current inefficiencies in the production, distribution and performance of oxidation and disinfection chemistry. With recent regulatory achievements, Clean Chemistry is expanding its business into new market segments. About the Role The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations and the safe application of Clean Chemistry's advanced water treatment systems in the Pulp & Paper, Food & Beverage, and Other Industrial business segments. Key activities include, but are not limited to: hiring, training and supervising field engineers and trial operators to ensure that Clean Chemistry maintains an expected level of professional operations and service; overseeing and participating in equipment repair and maintenance; helping to manage the quality assurance/quality control team in conjunction with the HSEQ VP; supporting client relationship development in conjunction with the P&P, F&B and OI sales teams; organizing logistics; and, ensuring effective communication between Clean Chemistry's and on-site customers' personnel. Responsibilities Adhere to Clean Chemistry and customer safety protocols, adapt and oversee safety policy and best practice implementation at the field level. Actively promote a culture of safety. Manage JSAs and supporting processes. Facilitate classroom and job-site training and support field engineers and trial operators. Develop and evolve training programs on Clean Chemistry equipment as well as job safety. Evaluate field engineer and trial operator competency and provide training accordingly for safe and effective customer service. Plan and assist / supervise mobilization and demobilization of trial and permanent equipment. Facilitate communication between Clean Chemistry and potential trial site personnel to clearly identify trial plans, key performance indicators and other metrics for success. Upon learning Clean Chemistry's technology, demonstrate the ability to promote our technology and explain the benefits. Coordinate with field engineers, trial operators, logistics personnel and Clean Chemistry management and business development to ensure efficient P&P, F&B and OI operations. Manage scheduling of personnel and coordinate vehicle, housing and equipment logistics. Prepare detailed reports & documents for Customers and Clean Chemistry Management. Travel to remote job locations to ensure quality and productivity. Represent Clean Chemistry as the premier water treatment solution. Demonstrate and foster a positive, can-do attitude. Requirements High school or equivalent degree required, BS/BA or technical degree preferred. Valid driver's license with a clean MVR. Minimum 3-5 years' experience in project management and chemical treatment programs, preferably water or biocidal treatment equipment. Experience supervising a team of salaried and hourly personnel with some degree of manual labor. Understanding of plant operations. Ability to interact professionally with end-use customers, distributors, health & safety professionals, and technology personnel. Ability to work independently with little daily supervision. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency with common computer programs (including, but not limited to: Google office suite, and Microsoft office suite, etc.) Ability to travel to remote, domestic and potentially, international locations; and, work outdoors safely in all seasons. Ability to operate Company vehicles in compliance with applicable Company policies. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Ability to frequently bend, twist and stand. Must be willing to wear all required PPE Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Must be willing to participate in random drug screen programs. Compensation and Benefits Competitive salary Full Benefits package Medical Dental Vision 401(k) PTO Company-wide bonus initiative