Wastewater Supervisor - Essentia

Lauridsen Group•Lytton, IA

27d

About The Position

To supervise and coordinate wastewater operations, ensuring compliance with mandated environmental regulations and permits, current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP’s), and established company procedures. Essentia JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE : Wastewater Supervisor REPORTS TO : Plant Manager Indirect to Environmental Compliance Manager PURPOSE : Responsible for maintaining and demonstrating compliance with wastewater and applicable environmental regulations for Lytton JOB DUTIES Wastewater Management Duties: Monitor wastewater flows to the city and plant, in accordance with established company procedures and state/federal regulations. Monitor waste flows to storm drainage systems, in accordance with established company procedures and state/federal regulations. Maintain and operate all equipment and machinery associated with handling wastewater. Maintain required records required of wastewater management. Work with tenants of the grounds to ensure good farm stewardship. Environmental Compliance Duties: Responsible for management of compliance with air, water, wastewater and other applicable environmental related laws, regulations, and permits. Review pros and cons and assess risk of potential operational changes as they relate to environmental regulation exposure. Coordinate with engineering staff and environmental consultants to complete and submit applications, permits, monitoring data, and required record keeping. Other Tasks & Responsibilities: Possess proficiencies in various environmental program and effectively communicate the requirements within working groups. Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. Assisting with environmental related customer data requests. Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve. Coordinate site inspections with regulatory agencies and site staff. JOB REQUIREMENTS Operate company vehicle as required and maintain a valid driver’s license. Perform basic math calculations. Ability to read and interpret complex regulations and work with management to implement at a site level. Read and record data, legibly documenting for record keeping purposes. Implement all safety techniques and mandated sanitary rules and regulations in accordance with established policies and procedures related plant and equipment/machinery operations. Remain calm and professional at all times. Understand and communicate information through use of written documentation or oral presentation. Interpret and work from oral and written instructions. Cooperate and work respectfully with all team members. BASIC MENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPOSURES The working conditions for this job vary; a portion of the job duties occur in an indoor environment; however, some outside work with varying seasonal temperatures. The working conditions include but are not limited to exposure to chemicals, moving machinery and equipment, and high noise levels. TRAINING Safety & Quality On the Job Training Employee Handbook Training/Seminars Wastewater operator certification Environmental related training and certification JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. certification required. Completion of Iowa DNR wastewater operator certification 1. 2+ years’ experience required serving as wastewater operator, environmental compliance person, EHS coordinator, or program specialist Experience: Experience with wastewater and environmental regulation required. Experience engaging with regulatory agencies review and permitting. Experience working with engineering teams to assess environmental exposure. “Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the job duties and requirements associated with this job but are intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.” BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Approximate: 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season) Key: N/A=Not Applicable Frequent=34% to 66% Occasional=0% to 33% Continuous=67% to 100% Standing.......................................................................................................... Frequent Sitting...................................................................................................... Occasional Walking.......................................................................................................... Frequent Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping...................................................................................................... Occasional Reaching Above Shoulder...................................................................................................... Occasional Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.)...................................................................................................... Occasional Working on Heights: Unprotected Heights...................................................................................................... Occasional Protected Heights.......................................................................................................... Frequent Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds.......................................................................................................... Frequent Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials Weighing from 0 to 100 pounds Occasional Be Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment Frequent Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) Occasional Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery Frequent Hand Movements: Recording Data Frequent Operating Office Equipment Occasional Operating Computer Occasional Simple Grasping (right and left) Frequent Firm Grasping (right and left) Frequent Fine Manipulating (right and left) Frequent Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls Occasional Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties Yes Color Definition Yes Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties Yes Mobility: Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas Continuous Office Occasional Multiple Locations Frequent Plant Continuous Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area Occasional Rough Terrain Occasional Other N/A

Requirements

Operate company vehicle as required and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Perform basic math calculations.
Ability to read and interpret complex regulations and work with management to implement at a site level.
Read and record data, legibly documenting for record keeping purposes.
Implement all safety techniques and mandated sanitary rules and regulations in accordance with established policies and procedures related plant and equipment/machinery operations.
Remain calm and professional at all times.
Understand and communicate information through use of written documentation or oral presentation.
Interpret and work from oral and written instructions.
Cooperate and work respectfully with all team members.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. certification required.
Completion of Iowa DNR wastewater operator certification 1.
2+ years’ experience required serving as wastewater operator, environmental compliance person, EHS coordinator, or program specialist
Experience with wastewater and environmental regulation required.
Experience engaging with regulatory agencies review and permitting.
Experience working with engineering teams to assess environmental exposure.

Responsibilities

Monitor wastewater flows to the city and plant, in accordance with established company procedures and state/federal regulations.
Monitor waste flows to storm drainage systems, in accordance with established company procedures and state/federal regulations.
Maintain and operate all equipment and machinery associated with handling wastewater.
Maintain required records required of wastewater management.
Work with tenants of the grounds to ensure good farm stewardship.
Responsible for management of compliance with air, water, wastewater and other applicable environmental related laws, regulations, and permits.
Review pros and cons and assess risk of potential operational changes as they relate to environmental regulation exposure.
Coordinate with engineering staff and environmental consultants to complete and submit applications, permits, monitoring data, and required record keeping.
Possess proficiencies in various environmental program and effectively communicate the requirements within working groups.
Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
Assisting with environmental related customer data requests.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve.
Coordinate site inspections with regulatory agencies and site staff.