Manager- Recycling & Wastewater

First Solar (US)•Perrysburg, OH

3h•$100,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the wastewater treatment, process water systems and the recycling process. This includes managing of the water and recycling supervisors and routine trouble shooting of the process. Additionally, responsibilities will include; implementation of Maximo, Maximo job plans maintenance, working with Manufacturing Engineering to implement PMs and predictive maintenance, assignment of work based on technical skill level, implement and document training procedures to maintain and improve the competency level of the technicians, ensure all documentation is in place and maintained, working with vendors, contractors and engineering to manage projects. Responsible for motivating all team members, maintaining high morale levels & achieving operational excellence. Responsible to ensure that proper product quality standards are met at all times.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science required.
2-5 years of supervisory experience with experience in a CMMS system required.
Supervisory/employee relations skills.
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and Access use).
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong communication skills.
Industrial chemical handling experience
Experience in chemical analyses – both instrumental and wet
CMMS experience
Project management

Nice To Haves

Wastewater treatment capabilities (preferred in manufacturing environment.)

Responsibilities

Lead Wastewater (WW) and Recycling team to meet company’s goals and objectives
Responsible for the operation of the wastewater treatment, process water system and recycling process
Ensure environmental permit compliance for all WW and Recycling operations
Analyze and organize resources to ensure maximum productivity and utilization
Assist the Wastewater and recycling engineer in any process changes, including documentation and training.
Encourages process improvement using the proper format ensuring process and product safety, product quality, lowering costs while increasing throughput.
Interfaces with other Company and Supplier personnel as required, such as during the ordering of necessary chemicals and materials
Maintaining proper maintenance schedule of equipment and supporting First Solar Maintenance staff or outside contractors, as needed.
Maintaining the maintenance documentation in the CMMS system
Creating effective communications to foster team building.
Strict adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Oversight and understanding of the responsibilities of the Wastewater Treatment Recycling Operators to properly manage hazardous waste.
If necessary, properly label gaylords/drums, keeping both closed at all times, and assure that both gaylords and drums are dated.
Inform EHS Department of any waste management issues that arise and of any new associates that need to be trained.
Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers
Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste
Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
Ensure all safety administrative tools like LOTO, PTP, ESSO, and Confined Space permits etc. are properly used by all team members
Other duties as assigned.