Foreman

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times. What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer: 15 days paid time off 10 Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire) Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire) Career growth and promotional opportunities Tuition Reimbursement KEY SUCCES FACTORS Directly supervise employees as well as sub-contract services. Interpret operational data and make operational changes as needed. Coordinate all maintenance activities. Successfully interface with environmental and regulatory agencies as well as generator and haulers to ensure efficiency processing and delivery of material. Achieve budgetary goals. Manage and track project monthly financials for area of responsibility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manage, train, supervise and monitor performance of field personnel to ensure safe and proper operation of equipment. Manage projects from proposal stage to on-site commissioning and start-up. Monitors and controls field 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 process, sludge dewatering operating procedures and standards, to properly instruct and lead employees. Frequent independent decision-making to ensure safe and proper operations are adhered. Develop and maintain daily spreadsheets relating to project KPIs and materials management as well as compliance monitoring and documentation. 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. This is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties, which may be assigned. STATUS AND SCOPE: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public. Ability to deliver projects on time and under budget while using the necessary resources including current staff and third-party contractors. Ability to translate strategies into action. Ability to challenge current processes in order to deliver lower cost, higher quality services, maximize equipment uptime, and reduce the time to deliver new projects to customers. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and know how to appropriately use discretion. Ability to work in a fast-paced environmental, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure and follow through with assigned tasks. Ability to assist EHS&T Manager with development and administration of training programs for staff. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written. COMPETENCIES: Organizing: Uses resources effectively and efficiently. Peer Relationships: Is seen as a team player and is cooperative. Flexibility: Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending upon the situation. Time Management: Values time uses his/her time effectively and efficiently. Ethics and Values: Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times. Integrity and Trust: Admits mistakes and is seen as a direct, truthful individual. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Agricultural or Environmental degree preferred. 2-3 years management experience. Experience in agricultural or environmental industry required. 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. OSHA 30 preferred. Be able to operate heavy equipment, ie. belt filter press, centrifuge, loader, spreader, etc.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V