What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Operations Manager position at Veolia?
Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Responsible for managing and supervising all aspects of field and facility services within a geographical area to
include health and safety, environmental compliance, service offerings, and hiring and training of key operations
personnel. Assists General Manager in establishing annual goals and objectives and maintains profit and loss
ratios in concert with regional objectives. Oversees subcontractor project completion in accordance with
regulatory guidelines. Reviews and approves project estimates, proposals, and contracts for existing and/or new
accounts in conjunction with the account management team. Assist General Manager with special projects to
enhance branch operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Primary Duties /Responsibilities:
Education / Experience / Background:
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Responsible for managing and supervising all aspects of field and facility services within a geographical area to
include health and safety, environmental compliance, service offerings, and hiring and training of key operations
personnel. Assists General Manager in establishing annual goals and objectives and maintains profit and loss
ratios in concert with regional objectives. Oversees subcontractor project completion in accordance with
regulatory guidelines. Reviews and approves project estimates, proposals, and contracts for existing and/or new
accounts in conjunction with the account management team. Assist General Manager with special projects to
enhance branch operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Primary Duties /Responsibilities:
- Recognize and act on opportunities to increase value added services to customers.
- Enforce all compliance, health and safety, and procedures in accordance with departmental and regional policies.
- Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing and/or potential problems.
- Oversee compliance with all OSHA, EPA, DOT, and all other governmental regulations.
- Oversee TSDF operations and compliance
- Implements all required training courses as required by OSHA, as well as update refresher courses instituted by VNA/ ESS.
- Oversees operation of all equipment including maintenance to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensures contract compliance and advises accordingly.
- Provide a safe and compliant work environment.
- Oversee hiring of personnel by direct and indirect reports to maintain proper staffing levels
- Leadership and support of VPP efforts within branch offices
- Oversight and coaching of operations managers responsible for specific territories/geographies and satellite locations.
- Back-up support for the General Manager when absent due to vacation, leaves of absence, etc.
Education / Experience / Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience required
- 10-15 years of hazardous waste management experience required
- Extensive knowledge in the following areas: DOT, EPA, TSCA, and OSHA.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Google Applications
- Strong team player and individual contributor
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
- Thorough knowledge of disposal site capabilities and limitations prior to shipping hazardous materials to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to effectively present information
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to create & prepare reports
- A valid Driver's License ; CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsement preferred
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
- DOT & RCRA Trained and Certified
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.