Waste Water Supervisor

Flex N Gate • Veedersburg, IN

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About The Position

The Waste Water Supervisor controls the plant’s physical-chemical water process through policies, procedures, and internal and external regulations. The role is responsible for treating all wastewater generated by the plant, protecting the environment, and designing prevention programs to reduce failures in wastewater treatment and disposal while ensuring compliance with applicable environmental legislation.

The supervisor manages the wastewater treatment system, associated maintenance and inventories, and laboratory oversight. The role also oversees hazardous-waste storage areas, required records and regulatory reports, audits, and department procedures. It involves safely handling potentially harmful chemicals and wastes, responding to spills, preparing hazardous-waste shipments, and working with environmental and safety departments to maintain compliance. The position reports directly to the Environmental Manager.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent job experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in wastewater treatment, or at least 2 years of experience as an industrial process operator, maintenance technician, or lab technician (or equivalent).
• Obtain IEPA Class K Waste Water Operator Certification within 6 months.
• Obtain 24-hour HAZWOPER certification within the first 6 months and maintain an annual refresher.
• Complete DOT “Shipping Hazardous Materials” training within the first 6 months and a refresher every three years.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Mathematical aptitude, including basic calculations involving fractions, ratios, proportions, and units of measure.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to obtain a forklift operator’s license.
• Complete and pass a medical exam, including a Pulmonary Function test and respirator fit test, prior to employment.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, or other formats.
• Willingness to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the wastewater treatment system at peak operating levels to meet regulatory requirements, operate cost-efficiently, and minimize impacts on production and the environment.
• Manage repairs to wastewater treatment systems or coordinate repairs with maintenance; establish and manage preventive maintenance programs as required.
• Manage inventories for the Waste Water Treatment department.
• Supervise the lab.
• Supervise hazardous-waste storage areas and buildings to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Maintain detailed records and revise department work instructions and procedures as required.
• Complete required regulatory reports in a timely manner and perform regular audits.
• Safely handle potentially harmful chemicals and wastes, including strong corrosives and chrome wastes, using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Complete manifests and confirm proper labeling and DOT placarding for hazardous-waste shipments.
• Respond to spill incidents as required.
• Work 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 the facility.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures appropriate to the task.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Coach subordinates.

What This Job Offers

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