Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager

DescriptionThe Probst Group is excited to announce an opportunity within our Technical Services Team. We are seeking an Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager (Assistant Plant Manager) to help support our customers and enhance the operation of our industrial wastewater treatment system in Richland Center, WI.Although officially established in 2008, Probst Group has been providing customized solutions to meet our clients' unique needs for over 30 years. We take pride in our extensive experience in industrial wastewater engineering and operations.The Assistant Plant Manager supports clients and the organization by helping lead the safe, compliant, reliable, and efficient operation of industrial wastewater treatment systems. Working closely with the Plant Manager, Operators, Technical Services leadership, and client representatives, this role provides strong field presence, sound judgment, clear communication. The Assistant Plant Manager also offers operational support during normal business hours, after hours, and on weekends as needed, while helping drive daily execution, team accountability, operational improvement, and client confidence.Team ManagementKey responsibilities for the Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager:Work with team members on their individual growth & development plans, ensuring that personnel follow our Core ValuesVoice strategic initiatives from the team to next-level leadershipDevelop and distribute task lists following designated Company Work Instructions on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to all plant staffActively participate in Department MeetingsGenerate team KPI summaries and drive accountability for team KPI performanceLead performance discussions (reviews, PIPs, etc) for direct reportsReview and approve time sheets and vacation requestsPlant ManagementReview plant process operating data and provide comments, observations, and recommendationsEscalate process, compliance, safety, mechanical, staffing, or customer-related concerns to the Plant Manager and senior management as appropriateOversee onsite laboratory analysis of wastewater samples for process control and verify that required samples are submitted to certified laboratories as neededProvide wastewater troubleshooting and operational support in both field and office environmentsMaintain accurate records of operations, maintenance activities, process data, and compliance-related informationAssist with the administration of the preventive maintenance program through MaintainX or other CMMS platforms, including assigning and following up on tasksOperate, maintain, troubleshoot, and support the repair of equipment within the scope of operations contracts, while assisting with Health & Safety initiatives at the facilityParticipate in On-Call rotations after hours and on weekends Other duties as assignedTravel Expectations: Up to 25% as business needs requireRequirementsCompletion of an Associate or higher degree in a related field or equivalent work experienceMust be able to respond onsite within 45 minutes when on callValid driver’s licenseStrong communication and customer service skillsStrong planning and organizational skillsThis position anticipates traveling up to 25% of the time, or as business needs requireProficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Basic understanding of chemical, biological, and environmental scienceAbility to read P&IDs, controls narratives, and O&M manualsMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionallyAbility to obtain Advanced Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certifications for the following subclassesA1 – Suspended Growth Processes (Activated sludge and variants)A5 – Anaerobic Treatment of Liquid Waste (High-strength liquid waste treatment system)B – Solids separation (Clarifiers, membranes, filters, tertiary phosphorus removal, etc)C – Biological solids/sludge handling, processing, and reuse (aerobic and anaerobic digestion, thickening, dewatering, land applicationP – Total PhosphorusPreferred Qualifications4-6+ years in wastewater operations, or commissioning & start-up of wastewater equipment3+ years of team leadership experienceAdvanced Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wastewater Certifications or other state equivalent certificationsAdvanced understanding of chemical, biological, and environmental science