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Job DescriptionCompany Description Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America. Job Description Position Purpose: In coordination with Plant Manager the incumbent will be responsible for providing the day to day oversight of department staff, shift operations, troubleshoot equipment problems and generate work orders as needed, as well as providing operational, commercial and personnel leadership to the plant shift operating teams to maintain efficient and cost effective facility operations while maintaining compliance with all Corporate and Regulatory environmental, health and safety rules and requirements. Primary Duties/Responsibilities: • Supervises a staff of Plant Operators – trainees, 1A licensed Operators, 2A licensed Operators and 3A licensed Operators and directs their daily duties in accordance with the requirements of the Plant., • Work with other plant departments, Engineering, and contractors to coordinate projects., • Lead and guide shift crews to monitor all facets of plant operations and incoming data., • Ability to stand watch on an assigned Operation station in the event of emergency or staffing issues., • Reviews all operations station worksheets for anomalies and errors., • Checks worksheets prior to entering data or turning over for data entry into Hach Wims., • Assists operations staff with troubleshooting operational issues., • Performs visual observations of the various process areas over the course of the shift to ensure all compliance and safety measures are being met., • Ability to process laboratory data to make process control change suggestions., • Ability to calculate MCRT, SVI, Detention Time, Hydraulic Loading and other related process control measures., • Maintains a log book for plant operations during assigned shift, • Manage, evaluate, schedule, and develop the O&M staff and always ensure adequate staffing., • Coordinate alternate staff in the event of absences following the Overtime equalization policy., • Provides leadership and directing in response to alarms and abnormal conditions and lead emergency response actions., • Independently evaluates and/or supervises the evaluation of the operation, maintenance and performance of wastewater treatment facilities, processes, systems, and equipment., • Reviews, and supervises implementation of system improvements including analyzing and optimizing existing system designs and operating parameters, supervising performance testing and troubleshooting and resolving complex operational, equipment and instrumentation problems., • Reviews designs and constructed facilities and makes and approves recommendations for operational improvements., • Oversees construction management personnel in implementing changes required during facilities upgrades and startup, supervises the work of operational services, treatment plant construction personnel in startup and initial operation of new or upgraded wastewater treatment facilities, processes, systems, and equipment., • Participate in the development and compliance of operating policies ensuring compliance to all environmental and safety rules., • Complete reports which document plant status, equipment, operating data, and operational events., • Collect data on unplanned outages and make recommendations to minimize the probability of similar events., • Serves as the real-time shift interface with the Commercial Group with respect to plant operations, outages, fuel, generations schedules., • Perform Issuer and Verifier functions utilizing the approved Lock Out/Tag Out systems to help ensure that safe systems are always in place., • Manage Department contract deliverables and scheduling., • Responsible for ordering of materials and supplies., • Ensures all equipment and processes are well maintained and functioning properly., • Ensure that workstations and Treatment plant facilities are clean and safe in accordance with all regulatory requirements., • Maintain proper operational documents and records., • Assure work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following all corporate and regulatory policies, procedures, and emergency response procedures., • Operates equipment and processes manually and through instrument control panels., • Work an assigned shift which may include weekends and holidays, Respond to emergencies, work additional hours to complete required tasks as/and when needed., • Operate company and client owned vehicles., • Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions., • Incumbents may be occasionally exposed to some noise, sewage, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gasses, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents, and vibrations., • Incumbents may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials.Qualifications Education/Experience/Background: • High School diploma or GED is required., • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology/Laboratory, or related fields preferred., • 5+ years of experience working in a plant operations position., • Strong process control knowledge is a must., • Excellent reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills., • Excellent organizational, scheduling, and prioritizing skills and abilities., • Ability to read and interpret data from maps, engineering drawings, blueprints, gauges and graphs., • Ability to understand/execute written and oral instructions, read/understand complex technical instructions., • Ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, and computer consoles., • Ability to interpret service manuals and drawings and write SOPs., • Excellent troubleshooting/problem solving skills, provides input for corrective actions and implements corrective actions as needed., • Proficient in Windows, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, OPS, EAM & CMMS, and other computer-based systems., • Working knowledge of computerized PLC/SCADA systems, DCS control systems, computerized operating data acquisition and historical trending systems., • Working knowledge and skills of equipment specific to departmental needs and requirements., • Knowledge of and ability to perform standard laboratory sampling, testing, and documenting and maintaining all related records and reports., • Knowledge of normal and abnormal process and equipment conditions and capable of taking appropriate, safe actions., • Ability to operated complex controls, processes, and equipment., • Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes., • Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant regulations, requirements & reporting., • Knowledge of proper Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures, and requirements., • Must be capable of being assigned in responsible charge of the facility with the ability to react to unplanned events., • Must have the ability to maintain effective working relations w/management, supervisors and staff., • Must have the ability to make decisions with no supervision., • Proven ability to successfully manage time and prioritize work., • Must be able to communicate well w/individuals at all skill, knowledge and experience levels., • Must be able to lead by example, lead, train and mentor all staff and team support personnel., • Must have the ability to lead department/team effectively in all situations under any conditions., • Must be able to work closely with local contractors and vendors., • Must be able to work as a team in a teamwork-oriented environment., • Must possess and maintain a NYS 3A wastewater certification - ability to be delegated as Operator in charge., • No physical restrictions that would prevent them from performing physical labor., • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear., • The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl or smell., • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds., • Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision and distance vision. Additional Information Pay Range: $90000 to $95000 per year. Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Job Description Job Title: Product Manager / Architectural Outdoor Lighting Location: Port Washington, New York WAC Group WAC Group has disrupted our industry by challenging conventions and building sustainable products with integrity. With multiple thriving brands, our unparalleled, world-class organization includes WAC Lighting, WAC Home, Modern Forms Luminaires + Smart Fans, Schonbek, dweLED, WAC Landscape, AiSPiRE, VENTRIX, Colorscaping and WAC Limited brands. WAC Group makes significant investments in breakthrough technologies, electronics research and development, and advanced engineering. Through eco-friendly manufacturing and giving back to our local and global communities, we are overcoming challenges with creativity and innovation! Position Summary: The Global Product Manager will focus and lead the strategic planning, development, and global commercialization of Commercial Architectural Outdoor lighting products across all major international markets. This role blends deep product expertise with global market understanding, ensuring the product portfolio meets the needs of architects, designers, lighting specifiers, and commercial end users. With responsibility spanning concept creation through launch execution, this role drives Product Development for our Outdoor products, and cross-functional collaboration while serving as a key connector between regional teams and international manufacturing operations. Frequent international travel to company factories in China and Thailand, as well as attendance at major industry trade shows and events, is required. Key Responsibilities: Product Strategy & Roadmapping • Own the global product roadmap for Commercial Architectural Outdoor families, ensuring alignment with market demand and long-term business strategy., • Conduct global market research, customer interviews, and competitive analysis to identify product opportunities and portfolio gaps., • Translate market insights into clear product specifications, performance requirements, and cost targets for new product development., • Partner with engineering and industrial design to steer concept development, prototyping, testing, certifications, and product validation stages.Product Development & Lifecycle Ownership, • Lead product development from concept through launch, ensuring quality, performance, regulatory compliance, and global readiness., • Collaborate with sourcing, supply chain, and manufacturing teams in China and Thailand to manage timelines, BOM costs, vendor capabilities, and ramp-up execution., • Oversee all lifecycle phases, including enhancements, cost optimization, line extensions, and end-of-life decisions.Commercial & Go-to-Market Execution, • Work with Product Marketing to develop global GTM strategies, positioning, and value propositions for each product line and sales executives for pricing recommendations., • Partner with marketing to create launch content, case studies, product videos, sales collateral the technical documentation team for Spec Sheets and Installation Documentation, BIM files and more., • Train global sales teams, reps, and channel partners on product features, competitive advantages, and application opportunities., • Evaluate product performance (sales, margins, adoption rates) and recommend adjustments to roadmap or strategy.Customer & Industry Engagement, • Represent the brand at key trade shows, design conferences, and customer presentations., • Engage directly with architects, lighting designers, specifiers, municipalities, and landscape architects to strengthen product adoption and gather feedback., • Serve as the internal ambassador for customer needs and external ambassador for the brand’s innovation and design leadership.Cross-Functional Collaboration, • Work closely with regional sales teams to align global product strategy with local needs and market conditions., • Coordinate with manufacturing operations in both China and Thailand to ensure product quality, reliability, and supply continuity., • A robust, multi-year global product roadmap aligned with commercial growth objectives., • Successful, on-time launch of new Commercial Architectural Outdoor products with strong global adoption., • High-quality product specifications, business cases, and PRDs (Product Requirement Documents)., • Comprehensive competitive analysis, positioning frameworks, and training deliverables., • Regular performance analysis and portfolio optimizations that strengthen revenue, margin, and market share., • Strong global relationships with manufacturing partners, sales organizations, designers, and key customer accounts., • Develop new products that meet leading sustainability and material transparency standards, including RED List compliance and DECLARE certification., • Establish and maintain a robust system to track material composition, supplier data, and documentation required for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)., • Integrate eco-design principles into the product development process to reduce environmental impact, improve material efficiency, and support circularity., • Ensure product documentation, transparency data, and sustainability attributes are readily available to meet growing specifier and regulatory requirements. Education • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Architecture, Business, or related field required., • Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Engineering/Technology) preferred but not required.Experience, • 8–12+ years of Product Management experience in commercial lighting, outdoor architectural products, building technologies, or related industrial hardware sectors., • Proven success launching products globally and working with overseas manufacturing partners (China/Thailand experience strongly preferred)., • Experience collaborating in a matrixed global organization with engineering, marketing, operations, and sales teams., • Demonstrated ability to connect market needs with technical requirements, balancing design, performance, and cost., • Prior experience leading product lines targeted to the specification community (architects, lighting designers, municipalities) strongly preferred.Technical Skills, • Strong understanding of LED technologies, outdoor optical systems, materials, IP ratings, drivers, controls, photometric performance, and certification requirements (UL, DLC, CE, IK, etc.)., • Proficiency with product management and project management tools (e.g., Monday.com)., • Ability to interpret photometric data, technical drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation., • Comfortable analyzing financial models, pricing strategies, and product performance dashboards.Travel Requirements, • International travel 30–40%, primarily to factories in China and Thailand., • Additional travel to global trade shows, industry conferences, and customer sites. We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes: paid time off; medical & dental coverage (including family coverage), vision, life, 401(k); tuition assistance; and continuous training and development. Please apply for immediate consideration. Given the high volume of responses, only qualified candidates will be contacted. WAC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, WAC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Please note, all responsibilities outlined in the above job description are subject to change as needed. All efforts will be made to ensure proper notice is given for changes in responsibilities. Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm