Waste Water Supervisor

Summary

The Waste Water Supervisor is in charge of the control 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, he is responsible of designing prevention programs to prevent failures on waste water treatment & disposal, ensuring compliance with applicable environmental legislation.

                          

Job Duties



* 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; chem-suits, 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.

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 c...