W/WW Operations Manager

United States·Greensburgmid

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Key Responsibilities

The Water/Wastewater Operations Manager will provide day-to-day leadership, technical guidance, and compliance-focused oversight for Apex’s water and wastewater operations and maintenance services.

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Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to grow, we’re focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what’s possible. At Apex, you don’t just join a company, you help shape what comes next.

Responsibilities

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→Prior experience supervising water or wastewater operators, field staff, maintenance staff, or circuit-rider teams preferred.
→Strong working knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment operations, including treatment processes, pump stations, lift stations, sampling, maintenance, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance.
→Current high-level water and/or wastewater operator certification with relevant subclasses preferred. Professional Engineer license or other relevant technical credentials may also be considered depending on experience and role responsibilities.
→Experience serving as an operator-in-responsible-charge, lead operator, chief operator, operations supervisor, compliance lead, or similar technical operations role preferred.
→Ability to lead field staff while also providing practical technical direction on treatment operations, process controls, sampling, maintenance, and compliance issues.
→Ability to interpret permits, operating requirements, engineering plans, specifications, process data, laboratory results, maintenance logs, and regulatory correspondence.
→Familiarity with DEP reporting, sampling requirements, compliance documentation, and regulatory expectations for water and wastewater systems.
→Practical knowledge of water sampling, wastewater sampling, pump operation, pump repair, plumbing systems, electrical troubleshooting, controls, mechanical systems, and facility maintenance.
→Ability to troubleshoot operational problems under pressure and recommend effective corrective actions.
→Ability to recognize system deficiencies, maintenance needs, process issues, safety concerns, and potential compliance risks.
→Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly to operators, project managers, engineers, clients, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
→Ability to coach, mentor, and develop operations staff, including certified operators, non-certified operators, and employees working toward certification.
→Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage schedules, documentation, reporting deadlines, staff assignments, client needs, and multiple facilities at the same time.
→Ability to work collaboratively with project managers and engineering staff while maintaining appropriate technical and compliance standards.
→Comfort working on a variety of treatment technologies across multiple water and wastewater facilities.
→Strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, client service, operational reliability, and practical problem-solving.
→Ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Company-subsidized medical and dental.
Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

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Req ID: 11767

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