Plant Manager - Water Treatment and Distribution Systems

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants running efficiently and in full compliance.  Woodard & Curran also reimburses employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their licenses and certifications within the industry.

Woodard & Curran is seeking a dedicated and experienced Plant Manager to oversee the daily operations and maintenance of the Monmouth, IL water treatment and distribution system. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and team development.

• As the Plant Manager, you will:

• Lead the operations and maintenance of the water treatment plant and distribution system in compliance with Illinois EPA regulations.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of the facility with minimal direct supervision.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities including scheduling, strategic pump and flow management, and residuals handling.
• Oversee SCADA systems, electrical and mechanical components, and remote communications.
• Ensure accurate sample collection and laboratory analysis.
• Maintain detailed operational logs and prepare the required reports.
• Respond to customer complaints and coordinate resolutions with city departments.
• Direct repair, maintenance, and construction activities on the production and distribution systems of the Water Department.
• Train staff on safety procedures, tools, and equipment.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of capital projects.
• Supervise 4 employees that have various responsibilities within the Water Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Typically Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, but on call responsibilities with odd hours are likely.
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of this position. Availability for standby duty and the ability to be “on-call,” working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.  Response to emergency events and alarm call-outs as scheduled and required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in water treatment and distribution.
• Valid Illinois Class B Water Operator’s License.
• Strong computer skills including SCADA, Microsoft Office, and CMMS.
• Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work irregular hours and fulfill on-call responsibilities.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.

• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short and long term disability

• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.  

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.