Industrial Waste and Water Systems Manager
Hays · Durham, North Carolina, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Manager, Industrial Water & Waste Systems
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
We are seeking an experienced Manager of Industrial Water & Waste Systems to lead engineering, operations, and maintenance activities for critical industrial water, wastewater, reclaim, and hazardous waste treatment systems within a complex manufacturing environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership for industrial water, wastewater, reclaim, and hazardous waste systems.Oversee the operation and optimization of critical utility systems, including reverse osmosis, deionized water, ultrafiltration, ion exchange, water reclamation systems, and advanced wastewater treatment technologies.Lead initiatives to improve reliability, redundancy, resiliency, and overall infrastructure performance.Identify and eliminate SPOFs through system redesign, redundancy planning, and process improvements.Drive RCFA investigations and ensure implementation of sustainable corrective and preventive actions.Support the startup, commissioning, and validation of new utility systems and facility equipment.Recruit, train, and manage a team of managers, engineers, supervisors, and technicians responsible for industrial water and waste operations.Provide technical guidance and support for operational challenges and complex engineering issues.Promote a strong safety culture through adherence to environmental, health, and safety programs, policies, and procedures.Develop long-term reliability and asset management strategies for critical utility infrastructure.Contribute to annual operating plans, capital planning activities, and budget management.Lead enterprise-wide improvement initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple departments and locations.
Compliance & Stakeholder ManagementEnsure compliance with local, provincial/state, and federal environmental regulations and operating requirements.Maintain compliance with wastewater discharge permits and regulatory requirements.Monitor evolving environmental regulations and industry standards, including POTW compliance considerations.Support contract negotiations, vendor relationships, and service agreements related to facility utility operations.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.8+ years of experience managing industrial water and wastewater systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.Strong people leadership experience with the ability to build, coach, and develop high-performing teams.Proven track record of delivering measurable operational savings and reliability improvements.Extensive knowledge of RO, DI, UF, IX, water reclamation systems, filtration technologies, industrial wastewater treatment processesStrong understanding of process integration, automation, PLC controls, and SCADA systems.
Preferred QualificationsExperience within semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical processing, or other highly regulated industries.Experience supporting multi-site or global operations.Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements, including wastewater discharge regulations and POTW requirements.Experience implementing enterprise-wide initiatives across multiple facilities.PM experience involving utility infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
What We OfferUp to $153,000 per year with extensive benefits, including health, dental, 401k plan and relocation support.An inclusive and collaborative workplace that values diverse perspectives and innovation.Opportunities to lead high-impact infrastructure and sustainability initiatives.Professional development and continuing education support.Family-friendly programs, including parental leave and childcare support.What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization. xzbcwsv AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
We are seeking an experienced Manager of Industrial Water & Waste Systems to lead engineering, operations, and maintenance activities for critical industrial water, wastewater, reclaim, and hazardous waste treatment systems within a complex manufacturing environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership for industrial water, wastewater, reclaim, and hazardous waste systems.Oversee the operation and optimization of critical utility systems, including reverse osmosis, deionized water, ultrafiltration, ion exchange, water reclamation systems, and advanced wastewater treatment technologies.Lead initiatives to improve reliability, redundancy, resiliency, and overall infrastructure performance.Identify and eliminate SPOFs through system redesign, redundancy planning, and process improvements.Drive RCFA investigations and ensure implementation of sustainable corrective and preventive actions.Support the startup, commissioning, and validation of new utility systems and facility equipment.Recruit, train, and manage a team of managers, engineers, supervisors, and technicians responsible for industrial water and waste operations.Provide technical guidance and support for operational challenges and complex engineering issues.Promote a strong safety culture through adherence to environmental, health, and safety programs, policies, and procedures.Develop long-term reliability and asset management strategies for critical utility infrastructure.Contribute to annual operating plans, capital planning activities, and budget management.Lead enterprise-wide improvement initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple departments and locations.
Compliance & Stakeholder ManagementEnsure compliance with local, provincial/state, and federal environmental regulations and operating requirements.Maintain compliance with wastewater discharge permits and regulatory requirements.Monitor evolving environmental regulations and industry standards, including POTW compliance considerations.Support contract negotiations, vendor relationships, and service agreements related to facility utility operations.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.8+ years of experience managing industrial water and wastewater systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.Strong people leadership experience with the ability to build, coach, and develop high-performing teams.Proven track record of delivering measurable operational savings and reliability improvements.Extensive knowledge of RO, DI, UF, IX, water reclamation systems, filtration technologies, industrial wastewater treatment processesStrong understanding of process integration, automation, PLC controls, and SCADA systems.
Preferred QualificationsExperience within semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical processing, or other highly regulated industries.Experience supporting multi-site or global operations.Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements, including wastewater discharge regulations and POTW requirements.Experience implementing enterprise-wide initiatives across multiple facilities.PM experience involving utility infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
What We OfferUp to $153,000 per year with extensive benefits, including health, dental, 401k plan and relocation support.An inclusive and collaborative workplace that values diverse perspectives and innovation.Opportunities to lead high-impact infrastructure and sustainability initiatives.Professional development and continuing education support.Family-friendly programs, including parental leave and childcare support.What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization. xzbcwsv AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.
Details
| Company | Hays |
| Location | Durham, North Carolina, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | hr |
| Experience | permanent |