Waste Water Supervisor
Flex-N-Gate•Ionia, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Waste Water Supervisor is responsible for controlling the physical-chemical water process through policies, procedures, and internal and external regulations, to treat 100% of the wastewater generated by the plant to ensure environmental protection. This role is responsible for designing prevention programs to prevent failures in waste water treatment and disposal, ensuring compliance with applicable environmental legislation.
Requirements
- Associates degree or equivalent job experience
- 2+ years’ experience in waste water treatment or at least 2 years’ experience as an industrial process operator, maintenance or lab technician (or equivalent)
- Must obtain IEPA Class K Waste Water Operator Certification within 6 months
- 24 hour HAZWOPER certification within first 6 months and maintain annual refresher
- DOT “Shipping Hazardous Materials” Training within first 6 months and refresher every three (3) years
- Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
- Mathematical aptitude (Basic calculations working with fractions, ratios, proportions, and units of measure)
- Ability to work inside and outside in cold and hot environments
- Computer skills (basic)
- Must be able to obtain fork lift operator’s license
- Must complete and pass medical exam including Pulmonary Function test and respirator fit test prior to employment
- Must be able to work unsupervised
- Mechanical aptitude
- Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or other formats
- Be willing to work various shifts
- Ability to coach subordinates
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain waste water treatment system at peak operating levels with the goal of meeting regulatory requirements, operating cost efficiently and minimizing impacts to production and the environment
- Manage repairs or coordinate with maintenance, any repairs to waste treatment systems.
- Manage or establish preventive maintenance programs as required.
- Manage inventories for the Waste Water Treatment department.
- Supervise lab
- Supervise management of hazardous waste storage areas and building in compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
- Maintain records with attention to detail
- Maintain and revise department work instructions and procedures as required.
- Complete required regulatory reports in timely fashion
- Perform regular audits
- Safely handle potentially harmful chemicals and wastes (strong corrosives, chrome wastes, etc.) on a day to day basis
- Utilize proper PPE, including but not limited to; chemsuits, face shields, chemical resistant gloves, safety glasses, boots, respirator, etc.
- Complete manifests, 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 facility
- Follow all safety rules and procedures consistent with the task at hand
- Report directly to Environmental Manager
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
