Head of Sewer Network Operations | Abteilungsleitung Kanalnetzbetrieb (m-w-d)

WVE GmbH

Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Feb 27, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As the Head of Sewer Network Operations, you will lead a department of approximately 40 employees responsible for the critical maintenance and operation of wastewater infrastructure. Your daily responsibilities include overseeing sewer cleaning, inspections, sludge transport, and winter services, as well as ensuring the operational readiness of special structures. You will play a pivotal role in organizational optimization through digitalization and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Beyond operational management, you will be responsible for personnel leadership, budget planning, and the preparation of service offers. This position is ideal for a civil engineering professional with a focus on maintenance management who enjoys team-oriented leadership. It offers a unique opportunity to take on significant responsibility as a Transport Manager (Verkehrsleiter) within a specialized environmental services context, contributing directly to public infrastructure and environmental protection in the Kaiserslautern region.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Graduate Engineer (Diplom-Ingenieur) in Civil Engineering, preferably with a focus on Maintenance Management of Pipeline Systems; Transport Manager (Verkehrsleiter) certification (or willingness to obtain).

Experience

  • Professional experience in civil engineering, specifically in maintenance management of pipeline systems or similar fields.
  • Leadership experience in managing organizational units, preferably within a wastewater or environmental services context.
  • Experience in organizing transport operations, specifically within the disposal or waste management industry.
  • Practical experience in personnel management and department-level organization.

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

  • Class B driver's license required; willingness to serve as the certified Transport Manager (Verkehrsleiter) for the operation; participation in on-call readiness.