Wastewater Plant Operations Supervisor - Carlow Town

Wastewater Plant Operations Supervisor - Carlow Town

South East Midlands, Ireland

Job Info

• Job Identification 2365
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 06/03/2026, 08:10 AM
• Locations South East Midlands, Ireland
• Apply Before 06/17/2026, 10:55 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Vacancy Type Permanent Vacancy
• Grade and Salary E (€50,223 - €75,334)
• Reference number 2365BS26

The Role

The Wastewater Plant Operations Supervisor reports to the Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager and is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant or multiple plants within a region. The role involves leading a team of operators, managing operational contractors, contributing operational insights, and collaborating across the organization to deliver minor capital programmes and operational interventions.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day plant operations ensuring regulatory compliance and customer service standards are met.
• Lead and coach a team of wastewater operations and maintenance staff, providing direction and developing their skills.
• Identify and submit maintenance or operational intervention requests to Treatment Planning, supplying necessary information.
• Capture and review operational data, producing performance reports, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Organise maintenance and repair of newly commissioned or upgraded assets, including site training and resource planning.
• Coordinate sludge movement and optimise sludge contracts in partnership with Operational Contract Management.
• Accurately record and report service risks and audit information using the provided technology systems.
• Help develop task schedules and standard operating procedures to maximise quality and efficiency.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators for owned processes.
• Support adherence to task schedules, SOPs, and close out of work orders.
• Provide technical oversight of third party contractors, including permits to work and permits to enter.
• Assist Key Account Managers with issues affecting key accounts and support the Customer Contact Centre with escalated customer queries.
• Manage wastewater team costs, coordinating budget usage, and overseeing productivity and vehicle utilisation.
• Oversee specialist works scoping and method statement reviews, and support field teams with complex asset integrity challenges.
• Collaborate with Asset Planning on investment planning, risk assessments, and intervention generation.
• Implement Health and Safety policies, including Construction Regulations, risk assessments, PPE use, and safety skill requirements.
• Identify hazards and assess risks in operational areas; perform other duties as reasonably requested by the line manager.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and promote health and safety commitments across the organisation.
• Contribute to the Asset Operations Transformation Programme, driving results within the Directorate.
• Participate in out of hours and escalation standby work and provide emergency cover as required.
• Support engagement with regulatory and other stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

• Relevant third level qualification or accreditation is desirable.
• At least 3 years of direct relevant experience in a similar role within water treatment or network & maintenance repair services.
• FETAC Level 5 / QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate or equivalent - Craft in apprenticeship such as Craft of Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting is desirable.
• Experience building a high performing team and developing people to achieve results through coaching and delegation.
• Knowledge of water or wastewater treatment and/or maintenance of treatment and network assets is an advantage.
• Knowledge of risk management principles (ISO 31000) and risk identification for water and wastewater assets.
• Effective communication skills for engaging with internal stakeholders and frontline employees.
• Computing skills: ability to create and interpret spreadsheets and databases.
• Understanding of key network infrastructure (e.g., control valves, pumps) is an advantage.
• Understanding of trunk main operations, network management, DMA operability is an advantage.
• Experience with health and safety culture and regulations.
• Knowledge of current legislation, standards, processes, and procedures relevant to water and wastewater.
• Budget management experience.
• Collaboration skills across functions to achieve objectives.
• Customer focused business experience.
• Knowledge of managing process compliance.

Equal Opportunities

Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnic backgrounds, beliefs, and disabilities.