Project Manager (MEP)
rossorecruiting
Water Plant Manager
About this role
Water Plant Manager
Industrial Energy Facility — Full-time Leadership Role
Position Snapshot
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: East Chicago IN
Reports To: General
Manager
Compensation: Competitive
base salary plus bonus potential
Experience: 3–5 years in
power industry, water plant/filtration, or related industrial environment
Benefits
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Vacation
• Career growth opportunities in an established
industrial energy environment
• And more
About the Role
This is a hands-on technical
leadership role with real ownership — you're accountable for water quality,
water plant production, and the chemical systems that keep an active industrial
energy facility running. If you've spent time in power generation, water
treatment, or industrial plant operations and want a role where your expertise
directly impacts critical plant performance, this is it.
You'll manage the full water
treatment picture: filtration, cooling tower, condensate and feedwater systems,
on-line analyzer calibration, chemical storage and feed equipment, and water
quality sampling and reporting across multiple systems — boiler, closed loop,
and cooling tower. It's technically demanding, no two days are exactly the
same, and the work you do keeps electricity and steam generation running
reliably in a steel production environment.
The role comes with a
competitive salary, bonus potential, a full benefits package, and room to grow
within a specialized and stable corner of the energy industry. If you're
self-motivated, comfortable being on-call, and take satisfaction in keeping
complex systems in spec — this is a role built for someone like you.
Responsibilities
Water Quality & Chemical
Management
• Maintain water quality specifications suitable for
combined coke and energy plant operations generating electricity and steam
• Perform water sampling; test, analyze, report, monitor,
adjust, and maintain chemical levels across all plant water systems — boiler,
closed loop, cooling tower, and others
• Maintain, monitor, and inspect chemical storage,
chemical feed, and control equipment for all on-site chemicals
• Maintain all on-line analyzers and perform calibrations
as needed — pH, conductivity, hardness, chlorine, silica, and sodium
• Practice safe chemical handling, instrument
installation and repair, and lockout/tagout procedures for all preventive
maintenance and repairs
Water Plant Operations
• Maintain water plant production for make-up water to
the boiler system
• Operate and maintain water treatment systems including
water filtration, cooling tower, condensate, and feedwater systems and
associated equipment
• Conduct root cause analysis on system issues,
troubleshoot, and respond with appropriate corrective action
• Stay on-call and available to respond to plant needs as
required
Compliance & Coordination
• Maintain close contact with chemical suppliers to
ensure plant systems run efficiently and effectively
• Maintain awareness of environmental and safety
regulations and compliance programs relevant to water treatment operations
• Coordinate with plant leadership and cross-functional
teams to plan and execute varied and complex operational tasks
• Support additional facility locations as needed
Requirements
Experience & Education
• 3–5 years of experience in the power industry, water
plant/water filtration operations, or a related industrial environment
• Associate degree in water treatment — with coursework
in math, physical science, water filtration, and chemistry — preferred
• Solid fundamental understanding of plant processes and
equipment
• Experience with environmental and safety regulations
and compliance programs
• Valid driver's license required
Technical Skills
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis, troubleshoot
complex water system issues, and respond accordingly
• Experience operating and maintaining filtration,
cooling tower, condensate, feedwater, and chemical treatment systems
• Familiarity with on-line analyzer calibration: pH,
conductivity, hardness, chlorine, silica, and sodium
• Comfortable handling chemicals safely and following
lockout/tagout and PPE protocols
Leadership & Work Style
• Able to plan, coordinate, and direct complex programs
and tasks independently, with the drive to see things through to completion
• Strong listener — able to process multiple viewpoints
in group discussion and work effectively in a team environment
• Proactive problem-solver focused on finding solutions
and identifying opportunities to improve plant efficiency
• Builds supporting, collaborative relationships across
teams and with external partners
This Job Is
• A strong fit for water treatment or industrial plant
professionals with 3–5 years of hands-on experience who want technical
ownership and a leadership role
• Ideal for self-motivated candidates who take pride in
keeping critical systems running at spec and aren't afraid to be on-call when
it matters
• A great match for someone looking to grow their career
in industrial energy — a technically specialized, stable, and in-demand field
• Open to candidates with an Associate degree in water
treatment or equivalent hands-on experience in lieu of formal credentials
Requirements
Experience & Education
• 3–5 years of experience in the power industry, water
plant/water filtration operations, or a related industrial environment
• Associate degree in water treatment — with coursework
in math, physical science, water filtration, and chemistry — preferred
• Solid fundamental understanding of plant processes and
equipment
• Experience with environmental and safety regulations
and compliance programs
• Valid driver's license required
Technical Skills
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis, troubleshoot
complex water system issues, and respond accordingly
• Experience operating and maintaining filtration,
cooling tower, condensate, feedwater, and chemical treatment systems
• Familiarity with on-line analyzer calibration: pH,
conductivity, hardness, chlorine, silica, and sodium
• Comfortable handling chemicals safely and following
lockout/tagout and PPE protocols
Leadership & Work Style
• Able to plan, coordinate, and direct complex programs
and tasks independently, with the drive to see things through to completion
• Strong listener — able to process multiple viewpoints
in group discussion and work effectively in a team environment
• Proactive problem-solver focused on finding solutions
and identifying opportunities to improve plant efficiency
• Builds supporting, collaborative relationships across
teams and with external partners
Benefits
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Vacation
• Career growth opportunities in an established
industrial energy environment
• And more
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Water Plant Manager role at rossorecruiting?
The listed salary for this Water Plant Manager position at rossorecruiting is USD 115K–122K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Water Plant Manager position at rossorecruiting located?
This Water Plant Manager role at rossorecruiting is based in East Chicago, Indiana, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Water Plant Manager role at rossorecruiting full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Water Plant Manager role at rossorecruiting.
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Water Plant Manager
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