About the role
Description
The 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.
Key responsibilities for the Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager:
Team Management:
Work with team members on their individual growth & development plans, ensuring that personnel follow our Core Values
Voice strategic initiatives from the team to next-level leadership
Develop and distribute task lists following designated Company Work Instructions on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to all plant staff
Actively participate in Department Meetings
Generate team KPI summaries and drive accountability for team KPI performance
Lead performance discussions (reviews, PIPs, etc) for direct reports
Review and approve time sheets and vacation requests
Plant Management:
Review plant process operating data and provide comments, observations, and recommendations
Escalate process, compliance, safety, mechanical, staffing, or customer-related concerns to the Plant Manager and senior management as appropriate
Oversee onsite laboratory analysis of wastewater samples for process control and verify that required samples are submitted to certified laboratories as needed
Provide wastewater troubleshooting and operational support in both field and office environments
Maintain accurate records of operations, maintenance activities, process data, and compliance-related information
Assist with the administration of the preventive maintenance program through MaintainX or other CMMS platforms, including assigning and following up on tasks
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and support the repair of equipment within the scope of operations contracts, while assisting with Health & Safety initiatives at the facility
Participate in On-Call rotations after hours and on weekends
Other duties as assigned
Travel Expectations:
Up to 25% as business needs require
Requirements
Completion of an Associate or higher degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
Must be able to respond onsite within 45 minutes when on call
Valid driver’s license
Strong communication and customer service skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
This position anticipates traveling up to 25% of the time, or as business needs require
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Basic understanding of chemical, biological, and environmental science
Ability to read P&IDs, controls narratives, and O&M manuals
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to obtain Advanced Wisconsin Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certifications for the following subclasses
A1 – 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 application
P – Total Phosphorus
Preferred Qualifications: 4-6+ years in wastewater operations, or commissioning & start-up of wastewater equipment
3+ years of team leadership experience
Advanced Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wastewater Certifications or other state equivalent certifications
Advanced understanding of chemical, biological, and environmental science