Industrial Waste and Water Systems Manager

Manager, Industrial Water & Waste Systems

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 Responsibilities

• Provide 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 Management

• Ensure 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 Qualifications

• Bachelor'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 processes
• Strong understanding of process integration, automation, PLC controls, and SCADA systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience 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 Offer

• Up 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.

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