Operations Supervisor I

Veolia • Austin, TX

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About The Position

This position is located at a Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility Position Purpose: The Operations Supervisor supervises two or more full time employees in an assigned plant or department. This position plans and coordinates activities of workers to operate and maintain water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in a related field (24 credits in Chemistry is a plus) or equivalent experience.
• Five to seven years in various positions within a water / wastewater treatment environment with knowledge of methods, principles and practices of operating, maintaining and repairing water treatment plant equipment, instrumentation and associated systems.
• Lead experience or supervisory training required with understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety.
• Must have an understanding of water /wastewater treatment process engineering, water quality assurance, maintenance strategy and laboratory procedures.
• Must demonstrate effective skills in troubleshooting, problem solving and team building.
• Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution and to execute the schedule requirements within a team environment.
• Must have a general knowledge of budget preparation and understanding of cost control.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal communications and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, timely, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports.
• Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• PC skills and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software for preparing work related reports, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements.
• Ability to use computer systems for preparing work orders and purchase requisitions.
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees at the assigned plant or department.
• Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.
• Model professional behavior; report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.
• Work flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Conduct laboratory analytical testing for product quality assurance/ control; and routine tests
• Operate, maintain, install and repair (automatic and semi-automatic machines) equipment including pumps, valves, gates, mixers, chemical feed, dust collector and odor control systems
• Monitor control panels, adjusts valves and gates.
• Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area.
• Monitor and document operating conditions/observations and data in shift log daily
• Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action per procedure.
• Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances as directed and take corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently in compliance with given instructions and direction.
• Perform grab and go field tests in order to adjust chemical dosages for processes.
• Comply with appearance and dress policies to ensure a safe and professional work environment.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as defined by policy, work practices, and customer.
• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment this includes: work area and equipment.
• Work effectively in a team environment and provide support and assistance to others.
• Assist with collecting data and completing reports/ projects to support business operations
• Lead special projects to improve safety, operations, and employee development
• Train other employees to safely and properly use equipment at site.
• Take initiative to offer solutions and assist in problem solving at site.
• Engage with customers within scope of responsibility to provide work updates and notifications.
• Commitment to promoting and creating a safety centric culture and positive work environment.
• Perform other job duties as requested to support business operations.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree