Lead Treater

Stella-Jones Corporation; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella-Jones Corporation in Arlington, WA seeks an experienced Lead Supervisor to mentor Treaters, supervise a team, and coordinate with Plant Manager and other Leads. You will operate and maintain boiler and pump systems, manage hazardous materials, ensure safety compliance, manage inventories and liaise with suppliers and contractors to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on maintenance skills, strong documentation practices, and the ability to make critical decisions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather, around chemicals, heavy equipment.
• Comfortable handling hazardous materials.
• Valid driver's license.
• General mechanical/industrial maintenance aptitude.
• Basic documentation/recordkeeping ability.
• Must pass background check, drug screen, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, teach, guide & provide leadership to Treaters.
• Work together with other Leads, Supervisors & Plant Manager.
• Communicate operational information with other department Leads & Supervisors as it relates to scheduling treatment, quality control & maintenance.
• Operate/control systems by prescribed operating procedures. Including but not limited to: Boilers & associated equipment, Pressure Vessels, Vacuum & Transfer pumps, Condensate recovery systems, calculating/making preservative mix, transfer & storage systems, hazardous waste processing & storage, emergency response equipment.
• Change treatment charges, identify/inspect materials for conformance & inspect binders/cables.
• Record & document systems activity to assure accurate processing of materials in conformance with standard operating procedures, corporate policy, as well as state & federal rules & regulations.
• Assist in preservative inventory management. Including sampling, receiving, mixing & usage control.
• Sample, test, & treat process waste-water systems. Including inspection & documentation of chemical usage & supplies inventory.
• Clean systems, handle process, store & document hazardous waste management.
• Build/maintain excellent relationships with suppliers & contractors.
• Order M.E.Q fuel, preservative base oil & preservative blocks.
• Member of safety committee.
• Ability & knowledge to answer questions & & make critical decisions.
• Solid knowledge of federal & state regulations related to treating department. Including safety (OSHA, ) Environmental (EPA) & hazardous waste generation & storage.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead/Supervisory Experience

Outdoor work

Hazardous materials handling

Valid driver's license

Mechanical/industrial aptitude

Documentation/recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Boilers

Pressure Vessels

Vacuum/Condensate systems

Hazardous waste management

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentor, teach, guide & provide leadership to Treaters.
• Work together with other Leads, Supervisors & Plant Manager.
• Communicate operational information with other department Leads & Supervisors as it relates to scheduling treatment, quality control & maintenance.
• Operate/control systems by prescribed operating procedures. Including but not limited to: Boilers & associated equipment, Pressure Vessels, Vacuum & Transfer pumps, Condensate recovery systems, calculating/making preservative mix, transfer & storage systems, hazardous waste processing & storage, emergency response equipment.
• Change treatment charges, identify/inspect materials for conformance & inspect binders/cables.
• Record & document systems activity to assure accurate processing of materials in conformance with standard operating procedures, corporate policy, as well as state & federal rules & regulations.
• Assist in preservative inventory management. Including sampling, receiving, mixing & usage control.
• Sample, test, & treat process waste-water systems. Including inspection & documentation of chemical usage & supplies inventory.
• Clean systems, handle process, store & document hazardous waste management.
• Build/maintain excellent relationships with suppliers & contractors.
• Order M.E.Q fuel, preservative base oil & preservative blocks.
• Member of safety committee.
• Ability & knowledge to answer questions & make critical decisions.
• Solid knowledge of federal & state regulations related to treating department. Including safety (OSHA, ) Environmental (EPA) & hazardous waste generation & storage.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Prior lead or supervisory experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather, around chemicals, heavy equipment, and heights
• Comfortable handling hazardous materials
• Valid driver's license
• General mechanical/industrial maintenance aptitude
• Basic documentation/recordkeeping ability
• Must pass background check, drug screen, and physical

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior lead or supervisory experience2+ years of experience in wood treating/industrial process operations (or similar plant environment)
• Hands-on experience operating pressure vessels, boilers, or vacuum/condensate systems
• Experience with preservative chemicals (creosote, penta, CCA)
• Wastewater/water sampling experience
• Familiarity with EPA/RCRA hazardous waste rules