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 treatment process through policies, procedures, and internal and external regulations. The role is responsible for treating all wastewater generated by the plant, protecting the environment, preventing failures in wastewater treatment and disposal, and ensuring compliance with applicable environmental legislation.

The supervisor manages the wastewater treatment system and department operations, including maintenance, inventory, laboratory oversight, hazardous waste storage, records, procedures, audits, and regulatory reporting. The position involves safely handling potentially harmful chemicals and wastes, using required personal protective equipment, preparing hazardous-waste shipping documentation, and responding to spills. The supervisor works with environmental and safety departments and 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 with fractions, ratios, proportions, and units of measure.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in cold and hot environments.
• 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 deal with a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or other formats.
• Willingness to work various shifts.
• Ability to coach subordinates.

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 or coordinate repairs to waste treatment systems with maintenance.
• Manage or establish preventive maintenance programs as required.
• Manage inventories for the Waste Water Treatment department.
• Supervise the lab.
• Supervise management of hazardous waste storage areas and buildings in compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Maintain detailed records.
• Maintain and revise department work instructions and procedures as required.
• Complete required regulatory reports in a timely fashion.
• Perform regular audits.
• Safely handle potentially harmful chemicals and wastes, including strong corrosives and chrome wastes.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment, including chem-suits, face shields, chemical-resistant gloves, safety glasses, boots, and respirators, as applicable.
• Complete manifests and confirm proper labeling and DOT placarding for hazardous waste shipments.
• Respond to spill incidents as required.
• Work closely 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 consistent with the task at hand.
• Coach subordinates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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