Waste Water Supervisor

Summary

The Waste Water Supervisor is in charge of the control the physical-chemical water process through policies, procedures and internal and external regulations, to treat 100% of the wastewater generated by the plant to ensure environmental protection, he is responsible of designing prevention programs to prevent failures on waste water treatment & disposal, ensuring compliance with applicable environmental legislation.

Job Duties

• Manage and maintain waste water treatment system at peak operating levels with the goal of meeting regulatory requirements, operating cost efficiently and minimizing impacts to production and the environment
• Manage repairs or coordinate with maintenance, any repairs to waste treatment systems.
• Manage or establish preventive maintenance programs as required.
• Manage inventories for the Waste Water Treatment department.
• Supervise lab
• Supervise management of hazardous waste storage areas and building in compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Maintain records with attention to detail
• Maintain and revise department work instructions and procedures as required.
• Complete required regulatory reports in timely fashion
• Perform regular audits
• Safely handle potentially harmful chemicals and wastes (strong corrosives, chrome wastes, etc.) on a day to day basis
• Utilize proper PPE, including but not limited to; chem-suits, face shields, chemical resistant gloves, safety glasses, boots, respirator, etc.
• Complete manifests, confirm proper labeling and DOT placarding for hazardous waste shipments.
• Respond to spill incidents as required
• Work closely with environmental and safety departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and permits
• Know and understand local, state, and federal regulations and permits associated with facility
• Follow all safety rules and procedures consistent with the task at hand
• Report directly to Environmental Manager
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent job experience
• 2+ years’ experience in waste water treatment or at least 2 years’ experience as an industrial process operator, maintenance  or lab technician (or equivalent)
• Must obtain IEPA Class K Waste Water Operator Certification within 6 months
• 24 hour HAZWOPER certification within first 6 months and maintain annual refresher
• DOT “Shipping Hazardous Materials” Training within first 6 months and refresher every three (3) years
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Mathematical aptitude (Basic calculations working with fractions, ratios, proportions, and units of measure)
• Ability to work inside and outside in cold and hot environments
• Computer skills (basic)
• Must be able to obtain fork lift operator’s license
• Must complete and pass medical exam including Pulmonary Function test and respirator fit test prior to employment
• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or other formats
• Be willing to work various shifts
• Ability to coach subordinates