Supervisor- Recycling and Wastewater

First Solar•New Iberia, LA

2d•$67,400 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: Plans and supervises the scheduling of daily work assignments of all wastewater treatment and Recycling personnel. Responsible for training and developing direct reports. Provides clear direction to hourly associates, contractors, and vendors to ensure that First Solar’s standards are being met. Responsible for communicating objectives, systems, and policies to direct reports across four shifts. Responsible for working with the appropriate departments to handle employee relations issues. This position is a frontline plant supervisor position with majority of the work time spent on the plant floor to assist technicians and to manage plant operations in a safe and compliant manner. The position is expected to collaborate with other area supervisors to meet the company goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Engineering preferred.
5+ years in water treatment, environmental, chemistry or related field with 2+ years of supervisory responsibilities.
Proven strong communication and leadership skills.
Strong people skills and ability to handle conflicts in a professional manner.
Demonstrate proficiency with wet chemical processes.
Wastewater treatment capabilities in manufacturing environment.
Solid understanding of chemical compatibilities.
Experience in chemical analyses – both instrumental and wet.
Proven safe handling and experience of industrial chemicals.
Proven mechanical skills.
Good understanding of instrument calibration.
Demonstrate proficiency with mechanical equipment.
Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Able to interpret and read basic mechanical engineering drawings.
Good understanding of lab practices, instruments, and equipment.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supervising the wastewater treatment and recycling associates on four shifts, including time keeping, scheduling, setting goals and discipline.
Responsible for the operation of the wastewater treatment, process water systems and Recycling.
Develop documentation and training for any process changes.
Supervises the troubleshooting and servicing of all wastewater and Recycling equipment and is responsible for the preventative maintenance program.
Responsible for working with Corporate WW/Recycling Engineering to ensure proper hand off of new or modified WWT/UPW and Recycling systems. Including qualification, work instructions, preventive maintenance, and training.
Manages the timely completion of special projects as required.
Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement projects.
Interfaces with other Company and Supplier personnel as required, such as during the ordering of necessary chemicals and materials.
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 WW/Recycling operators to properly manage hazardous waste.
Responsible for the proper labelling of containers, ensuring they are dated and closed at all times.
Inform EHS Department of any waste management issues that arise and of any new associates that need to be trained.
Other duties as assigned.