Supervisor, Plant

Wind River Environmental•Durham, NC

27d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Position Summary: The Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervision and direction of employees operating and performing maintenance at a 24/7 Wastewater Facility. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for assisting the Engineering Management team via reporting, policy and procedure implementation, to maintain and improve plant operation within regulations and approved budget.

Requirements

Strong leadership ability
Strong communication skills and IT fluency.
Ability to read, understand, interpret and apply permit regulations
Ability to create and implement Standard Operating Procedures
Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Comfortable using a computer for various tasks
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Environmental field recommended but not REQUIRED
3 years demonstrated supervisory experience directly managing a team of trades people.
Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace

Responsibilities

Manage, Assess, and Coach employee performance and workflow
Ensure that business goals, deadlines, and performance standards are met
Plan, assign, and schedule Operators to maintain the wastewater treatment plant on a 7-day week, 24-hour daily basis.
Manage time and attendance, PTO requests, etc.
Ensure full compliance with all company safety policies
Reporting performance records and evaluations to HR and Senior Management
Training and onboarding new hires
Interviewing and hiring as needed
Design, recommend, and implement policies and procedures to streamline and improve plant operations
Prepare and review reports submitted to regulatory agencies as well as other technical reports
Inspect and monitor treatment plant to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Permit Regulation as well as Wastewater Treatment standards
Input, access, and analyze plant operations data
Coordinate and maintain communications with the Engineering Management Team
Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and administration
Coordinate and/or perform complex repairs and installation related to treatment plant/equipment
Investigate any complaints concerning treatment plant operations and take appropriate actions to solve problems
Oversee the maintenance of Plant operations records
Observation of variations in operating conditions, interpretation of meter and guage readings and testing of results to determine processing requirements
May be asked to assist in the performance of regularly assigned Plant operator duties by providing skilled work or technical direction
Provide facility tour as necessary
Assist in the evaluation of equipment, prioritization of repair assignments, and requisition of parts as well as other maintenance needs
Other duties as assigned