DJBOSS: Manager, Wastewater

Title:

DJBOSS: Manager, Wastewater

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Program Summary

KBR sustains the operational well-being of U.S. armed forces at Djibouti, Africa, Camp Lemonnier Naval

Base. Our services encompass program management, contingency and expeditionary, asset management

and recreation support, postal operations, safety services, logistics, and more. KBR ensures the base

operate smoothly, allowing deployed personnel to focus on mission execution.

Job Summary

This position involves being responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and associated collection systems to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and efficient plant performance.

It also involves in Overall Understanding Knowledge & Experience of WWTP Activated Sludge process control, Equipment operation & maintenance of Aeration Blowers, Submersible pumps, Belt Filter Press, Tertiary Filters, Laboratory analysis, Collection system Lift stations operation & maintenance, Including, WW Manholes, Grease Traps, Oil Water Separators, Porta Toilets.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leads the creation of organization structure and processes required to fully execute the requirements of services and has overall responsibility for the execution of Wastewater Treatment services, quality performance, equipment operation and cost.
• Responsible for the execution and compliance of wastewater standard testing, wastewater sampling, maintaining logs and equipment reading(s).
• Advises management on issues, impacts, risks.
• Coordinates and oversees the service line work at the Wastewater treatment plant site handling the more complex, hazardous, and/or high-profile jobs providing quality service to the customer.
• Provides the planning necessary for the job including instructions to the crew and equipment used.
• Laboratory Analysis:

Ensure Collection and analyzing samples and monitoring process performance and compliance with discharge permits (e.g., pH, DO, BOD, TSS, nutrients).

• Equipment Operation & Maintenance:

Operate, inspect, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment such as:

Aeration blowers Submersible pumps Belt filter presses Tertiary filters

• Evaluates individual performance levels of the crew and trains operators to improve their job performance
•  Process Control:

Maintain and optimize the activated sludge process, including monitoring of biological treatment parameters and process adjustments to achieve treatment goals.

• Collection System Maintenance:

Oversee the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system, including:

Lift stations Manholes Grease traps Oil-water separators Portable (porta) toilets

• Safety & Compliance:

Follow all safety procedures and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Also emphasizing Safety always to Employees

Basic Qualifications

• IAW contract section 2.2.1. Must possess a valid & current WW Operators certificate equivalent to the highest wastewater certification grade/class level issued by the Wastewater works Operators Certification Board of Examiners. (Class 4,5 or Class A)
• College Environmental degree preferred, with 8+ years of direct experience including 5+ years’ supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Overseas Environmental Base Line Guidance Document chapter 4 Wastewater.
• Knowledge of Hazardous material Handling & Storage.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Must possess a passport book (not a passport card) with at least 12 months of remaining validity and 4 blank visa/stamp pages.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
• Has exceptional skills within the service line and a general understanding of other service functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment with multiple interruptions/distractions.
• Excellent customer relations, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in an extreme environment

KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include medical insurance.
We support career advancement through professional training and development and flexible work schedule.