Operations Manager

Synagro Technologies, Inc. provides waste capture and conversion services to municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities in the United States. The company provides a system of solutions for civic and commercial organizations that recycles industrial and municipal waste, as well as organic by-products into environmentally sustainable resources.

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.

• Manage, train, supervise and monitor performance of field and plant personnel to ensure safe and proper operation of equipment.
• Monitors and controls field and 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 land application 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 removal and materials land applied as well as compliance monitoring and 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.

Education

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 4 year Agricultural or Environmental degree preferred.
• 3-5 years management experience.

Experience

• Experience in agricultural or environmental industry required.

Skills

• 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..
• Be able to operator heavy equipment, ie. belt filter press, centrifuge, loader, spreader, etc.