Field Operations & Maintenance Supervisor- Newton (30797)

Join UCC Environmental, a leader in sustainable technology solutions:

Are you looking for a rewarding career in a progressive and well-run company? Do you have a passion for customer relationships and environmental innovation? If so, you might be the perfect fit for UCC Environmental, a company that offers Utility specific sustainable technology solutions to clients across the globe. UCC Environmental has a strong presence in North America and is expanding its sales channels in EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team and contribute to the company's growth and success. Read on to find out more about the role and how to apply.

The focus of the position will be to lead safe, compliant, and reliable day-to-day operations of customer-owned environmental treatment systems while supervising Operators, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensuring accurate operational documentation and customer communication.

This is a full-time, hands-on leadership role reporting to the Program Manager / Operations Manager and supervising an initial team of approximately 8 Operators.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated leadership in industrial operations, water or wastewater, environmental services, utilities, or a related field; brings strong mechanical aptitude; and maintains a disciplined approach to safety, documentation, and respectful customer-facing communication.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated capabilities in collaborating with others to perform engineering tasks within a team environment. Work experience with a privately held company will be beneficial.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Field Operations & Maintenance Supervisor will:

• Lead site safety culture through daily safety touchpoints, JSAs/JHAs, toolbox talks, and enforcement of PPE and safe work practices.
• Ensure operations meet permit and customer requirements by supporting monitoring, routine inspections, logbooks, and reporting inputs.
• Coordinate and support customer and regulatory audits/inspections and drive timely closure of corrective actions.
• Supervise and schedule Operators to meet coverage requirements, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Provide daily direction for system operations, including start-ups/shutdowns, equipment checks, chemical handling, and housekeeping.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, escalate risks, and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Lead preventive maintenance execution, track completion, backlog, and priority work.
• Create and submit work orders, assign tasks, verify availability of parts, and coordinate vendors/contractors as needed.
• Maintain equipment readiness through chemical inventory controls, critical spare parts management, and tool/equipment oversight.
• Train, coach, and evaluate Operator performance; support hiring and onboarding through interviews, skills assessments, and field coaching.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or trade training preferred.
• 3 years of experience in industrial operations, water or wastewater, environmental services, utilities, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership capability (supervisor, lead operator, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pumps, valves, instrumentation, and maintenance planning fundamentals.
• Strong documentation discipline for logs, checklists, work orders, and compliance-related records.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet site access requirements (background and drug screening as applicable).

Characteristics and Skills:

• Effective communication skills with the ability to serve as the primary on-site point of contact for the customer.

• Accountability.
• Ability to work a schedule that may include weekends and holidays as needed to meet coverage requirements.
• Familiarity with digital rounds and tablet-based forms; proficiency with Excel and Word (preferred).
• Wastewater or water treatment certification (state-specific) or ability to obtain within an agreed timeframe (preferred).
• Experience supporting CCR handling systems, industrial wastewater, or power/heavy-industry environmental systems (preferred).

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk using a computer 80% of the time
• Majority field-based work in an industrial environment with exposure to varying weather, noise, and outdoor conditions
• Requires walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and working around industrial equipment and moving parts
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, protective footwear, and task-specific protection as required)
• Ability to utilize full manual dexterity (i.e. sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, lifting, walking, manipulating tools with limbs extended)

Core Values and Beliefs

Must be aligned with Core Values and Beliefs that drive UCC’s existing corporate culture.

• People – we trust and invest in our people, unlocking their full potential and they always come first
• Teamwork – we respect others and create a collaborative working environment of inclusion and inspiration
• Integrity – we are truthful and respectful to customers, employees, community and suppliers
• Customer Satisfaction – we keep existing customers by delivering exceptional customer service
• Innovative –we encourage resourceful problem solving in the face of adversity

Compensation and Benefits

Base Pay Range:  $90,000 to $105,000 annual pay based on skills and experience

Other Compensation:  Over time at straight time as needed with Manager Approval

Benefits:             

• Insurance:  Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Programs and Voluntary Options such as Vision, HSA, FSA (Medical, Dental, Vision and Dependent Care), Accident, Identity Theft, Legal coverage
• Retirement:  401(k) with up to 4% company match, Pre-Tax and Roth Options, and discretionary Annual Profit-Sharing contribution
• Time Off:  10 days of Vacation, Vacation Purchase Plan up to 10 days purchased per year, 5 days of Sick and 10 Holidays, Parental Leave, FMLA
• Miscellaneous:    Student Debt Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification and License Reimbursement, Personalized Professional Development Plans and Career Path Options.

How to Apply:

If interested in this position, please apply online via our website at https://uccenvironmental.com/careers/ and select Explore Current Openings to apply for this position online.

UCC Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. If you have difficulty applying for this job online, by e-mail, or need accommodations, please call us at 847-473-5900 and ask for Human Resources.

Salary : $90,000 - $105,000