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SUPERINTENDENT

The Brainerd Public Utilities Commission (BPUC) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Superintendent position to provide leadership and direction in matters relating to the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of the municipal utilities system including the Electric, Water, and Wastewater Treatment divisions.   With the Brainerd Public Utilities (BPU) Secretary/Finance Director, exercises general and administrative supervision over all BPU employees and operations.  This position requires strong customer focus and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Qualifications:

-High school graduate with minimum two year post secondary education in civil engineering or related field.

-Must possess and maintain a current MN Class D driver’s license.

-Five years of municipal utility related experience is required.  Utility supervisory experience is highly desirable.

-Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or the equivalent in knowledge gained through experience and/or education with at least five years of utility experience is desired.

Additional requirements are detailed in the job description.

The starting salary range is $82,000 - $86,500 DOQ plus an excellent benefit package.

BPU employment application and job description are available at www.bpu.org.  Questions should be directed to HR Coordinator Kris Schubert at kschubert@ci.brainerd.mn.us or 218.828.2307.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and completed BPU employment application to Todd Wicklund, Secretary/Finance Director, Brainerd Public Utilities, PO Box 373, Brainerd, MN  56401 or email to employment@ci.brainerd.mn.us by 3 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012.

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POSITION OPENING

BIOSOLIDS FACILITY OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT

The West Central Wisconsin Biosolids Facility has an immediate opening for a Facility Operations Superintendent in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. This position works under the direction and supervision of the Biosolids Commission.  Responsibilities include planning, organizing and participating in the overall operation and maintenance of the facility, including supervising employees, developing short and long term goals, and preparing budget/financial reports. Experience in biosolids processing, and wastewater treatment plant operations or combination of training and experience is required.  Must have Wisconsin Grade III Special K Certification (must be obtainable within one year).   Salary DOQ.

Resumes should be submitted to: WCWBF Commission, ATTN:  Carl Gaulke, City of River Falls, 222 Lewis Street, Suite 228, River Falls, WI  54022. For more information, please contact Carl Gaulke at 715-426-3442, or cgaulke@wppienergy.org. Application deadline is Feb 3, 2012. 

 

Hawkins, Inc. for the second year in a row was named to Forbes Top 100 Best Small Companies. We have roughly 350 employees servicing Middle America, from Fargo to Memphis and Billings to Muncie, we exceed the industry standard by providing our customers with top notch service and developing new products and services.

Founded in 1938, we continue to grow; we are currently serving 17,996 customers totaling $312 million in sales. Our Water Treatment division services a wide range of clients; water treatment systems, municipal and commercial swimming pools, industrial process and wastewater facilities and food manufacturers. This is our fastest growing division, having added two new branches is the last year, we look to continue to provide excellent support to our customers and expand our territory.

We are looking for a dedicated person who is up for a challenge and likes to see their hard work pay off. This unique position combines sales, mechanical know-how and travel throughout the region.

The RIGHT person

  1. Quick learner who will soak up on-the-job training

  2. Maintain and grow business with current customers

  3. Develop territory within a regional market

  4. Deliver products to customers

  5. "Hands-on" service of equipment which may include repair to chemical feed equipment and visually inspecting systems

  6. Prepare and present bids on new equipment and products

  7. Enjoy working 10-12 hours per day, including occasional overnight travel

Qualifications

  1. High school/GED grad with real world knowledge

  2. Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s license with Hazardous materials endorsement

  3. Pass a pre-employment background check (driving and criminal), DOT physical and drug screen

  4. Ability to lift over 50 pound bags and move up to 700 pound drums

Benefits

  1. First year base + commission. Excellent commission rates following your first year.

  2. Excellent health and dental plans as well as FSA and HAS plans

  3. Retirement Planning

    1. o Employee Stock Purchase Plan

    2. o Pension Plan

If you like sales, but not the suit and tie please email your resume to hr@hawkinsinc.com

NEFCO is a recognized leader in providing heat drying and granulation as a proven biosolids management option. This growing company has an immediate need for an experienced, results focused, and team-oriented Plant Manager at the Shakopee, Minnesota facility.

The Plant Manager will provide leadership to the Shakopee facility. The Plant Manager is responsible for supervising operations and maintenance personnel, safety, planning, and coordinating major repairs of equipment and machinery, training subordinates in all aspects of their job, compliance with all environmental and MCES/customer requirements and keeping the facility clean, running smoothly and on budget. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include:

·       Plan, direct and manage all plant operations and maintenance.
·       Operate the facility safely and within MCES/customer and NEFCO safety programs and procedures.
·       Respond directly and/or On-call response to alarms and/or upset conditions at the Facility.
·       Supervise and direct activities and set priorities of the plant’s Administrative Assistant.
·       Supervise the work of subordinates through assigning and reviewing work, providing training, counseling, and evaluating work performance in accordance with the union contract, MCES/customer requirements and NEFCO policy.
·       Train subordinates in all aspects of their job functions and responsibilities to achieve unit’s and organization’s goals.  This includes operations, maintenance and lab functions.
·       Monitor, analyze, and maintain responsibility for all aspects of the Biosolids Facility’s operations and maintenance.
·       Develop, review and update standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for facility processes, safety, environmental, and emergency conditions.
·       Research the newest equipment and methods along with the most current systems to improve efficiency of plant operations with a mindset of continuous improvement.
·       Communicate effectively to all plant employees so all are working toward the same short-term objectives and long-term goals.
·       Develop budgets along with good cost control to operate within established budgets.
·       Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient plant facility.

Qualifications of the Plant Manager position include:

·       Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical degree.
·       10+ years related experience, Industrial, Processing or Chemical Plant experience preferred.
·       5 to 7 years experience as a manager.
·       Mechanical and electrical skills, basic knowledge of equipment and controls.
·       Good customer relations skills.
·       Must manage utilizing teamwork approach.
·       <Strong project management skills.
·       Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
·       Strong organizational skills.
·       Excellent decision making skills.
·      Proficient in MS office, especially Excel

 

NEFCO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, company paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability, paid holidays and vacation.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to send a resume and cover letter to kthornton@hireeq.com. 

WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD), a nationally recognized leader in environmental protection and pollution prevention, seeks  qualified full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators. 

Qualified candidates must possess two years full-time equivalent work experience in a large wastewater treatment plant or a combination of relevant education and work experience which totals four years.  Possession of an MPCA “D” Wastewater Operator Certificate (or higher) is a requirement. 

WLSSD( in Duluth MN) offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.  For more information about the position and how to apply, visit www.wlssd.com   Posting closes January 28, 2012

PLANT MANAGER

WATER RECLAMATION PLANT

ROCHESTER, MN

The City of Rochester, Minnesota, is currently accepting applications for the position of Plant Manager at the Water Reclamation Plant, a division of the Public Works Department.

The Plant Manager plans, schedules, assigns, directs, and evaluates the operational and maintenance activities of a Class A activated sludge treatment plant according the state and federal requirements.  The Plant Manager supervises the activities of personnel involved in the operation, quality control, and maintenance of the plant. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and five years experience in the operation and management of a Class A Wastewater treatment plant.  Valid MN driver’s license or valid driving privileges with the State of MN.  State of MN Class A wastewater treatment plant operator license or equivalent out of state license with ability to obtain licensure through State of MN.  Type IV Land Application of Biosolids license or equivalent out of state license with ability to obtain licensure through the State of MN.  Registration as a Professional Engineer desirable.

For additional information and employment application visit  www.rochestermn.gov.  Applications accepted through January 25, 2012.  City of Rochester, Human Resources, 201 4th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904 507/285-8074 FAX 507/529-4504. 

The City of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CITY OF MENOMONIE

The City of Menomonie, Wisconsin is accepting applications for the permanent, full-time position of Operator at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. Menomonie (pop. 16,098) is located in west central Wisconsin, approximately 65 miles east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN metro area.

Duties include plant operations and solids processing, equipment trouble shooting and repair, collection system maintenance, and laboratory analysis. Weekend, holiday and on-call duty is required.  

An associate/technical degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is desired.  The position requires knowledge of wastewater treatment and the ability to obtain a State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Grade IV wastewater certification with subclasses: A, C, E, F, G, I & J.  A grade one WDNR wastewater operator certification is required within one year of the date of hire.  The operator must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job. A State of Wisconsin Commercial Drivers License (CDL) must be obtained within 3 months of hiring.

The City of Menomonie offers a competitive and comprehensive wage and benefits package.

Applications may be obtained from the City of Menomonie website:  www.menomonie-wi.gov or by calling the Administrative Assistant at 715-232-2187.  Applications must be returned to the Menomonie City Clerk, 800 Wilson Ave., Menomonie, WI  54751 by 5:00 p.m. February 15, 2012.