Wastewater Supervisor

HPC Industrial • East Chicago, IN

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About The Position

We are seeking a Facility Supervisor - Wastewater for our East Chicago, IN location who is compliance-focused and technically experienced. This position will lead a team of hourly wastewater operators and ensure compliance with all IDEM and EPA regulations. You must be licensed, detail-oriented, and committed to operational excellence in a high-priority treatment environment.

Requirements

• Indiana Class IV Wastewater Operator License (required)
• 5-6 years of hands-on wastewater operations experience (industrial or municipal)
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of IDEM, EPA, and Clean Water Act compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret SCADA output and plant operations data (no programming required)
• Performance management and conflict resolution skills in a union environment
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Must be computer savvy - Office 365 and plant compliance systems
• Willingness to participate in on-call coverage and emergency response

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and procedures
• Supervises daily operation of wastewater systems including activated sludge and nutrient removal processes
• Oversees a team of four union hourly operators and ensures proper scheduling and accountability
• Monitors and responds to SCADA system data (interface only) to optimize plant performance
• Ensures accurate reporting and recordkeeping in compliance with IDEM and EPA regulations
• Leads incident response for process upsets and participates in on-call/emergency response rotation
• Collaborates with other departments to support integrated plant operations and environmental compliance
• Promotes a performance-driven, safety-conscious, and compliant work culture

Benefits

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed