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. Core Competencies • Customer Focus • Communication • Energy and Stress • Team Work • Problem Solving • Accountability and Dependability • Ethics and Integrity • Analytical 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; chemsuits, 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