Facilities Industrial Water & Waste Area Manager

Facilities Industrial Water & Waste Area Manager - Perm - Durham, NC - $15,300-$160,000
The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Facilities Industrial Water & Waste Area Manager in Durham, NC
Role Description
Overview Seeking a Facilities Industrial Water & Waste Area Manager to lead engineering, maintenance, and operations teams responsible for industrial water, wastewater, reclaim, and hazardous waste systems in a high-volume advanced manufacturing environment. This leader will drive reliability, system resilience, operational excellence, cost reduction, and environmental compliance while developing and mentoring engineers, supervisors, and technicians.

Lead engineering and operations for industrial water and wastewater systems, including RO/DI, UF, ion exchange, filtration, reclaim, and advanced treatment technologies. Drive reliability and system hardening initiatives to improve redundancy, resilience, and uptime of critical utility infrastructure. Identify and eliminate single points of failure (SPOFs) through engineering improvements and asset optimization. Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) efforts and ensure sustainable corrective and preventive actions.

Manage and develop managers, engineers, and technicians across Industrial Water & Waste operations. Support startup, commissioning, and integration of new facilities systems and equipment. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and local, state, and federal requirements. Partner with project, operations, and procurement teams on service agreements, utility projects, and vendor management. Drive KPI performance related to system reliability, uptime, operational efficiency, and cost reduction. Support annual operating plans, budgeting, and long-term facilities strategy.

Skills & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in industrial water and wastewater operations, engineering, or facilities management. Experience leading engineering and operations teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong background in reliability improvement, asset optimization, and operational excellence initiatives. Experience supporting large-scale or multi-site operations. Proven success delivering measurable cost savings and reliability improvements.

Hands-on leadership experience managing technical teams and developing talent. Reverse Osmosis (RO)
Deionized Water Systems (DI)
Ultrafiltration (UF)
Ion Exchange (IX)
Water Reclaim Systems
Chemical and Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Process Automation
PLC and SCADA Systems
Data Analytics and Performance Monitoring
Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement
Semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, data centers, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. Experience with environmental compliance and POTW regulations.

Multi-site facilities leadership experience. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills. Ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives through influence rather than direct authority. This position is well suited for professionals currently leading
Industrial Water Operations
Wastewater Treatment Operations
Facilities Utilities Engineering
Water Reclamation Systems
Environmental Engineering & Operations
Facilities Infrastructure & Utilities Teams
Benefits/Other Compensation
Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K. Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.

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