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