Manager- Recycling & Wastewater

First Solar Inc.; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar Inc. is seeking a hands-on Operations Lead for wastewater treatment, process water systems, and recycling.

You will supervise the water and recycling teams, implement Maximo maintenance plans, and coordinate with engineering to deploy PMs and predictive maintenance while maintaining quality and safety standards. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, ensuring documentation, and driving operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science required.
• 2-5 years of supervisory experience with CMMS system required.
• Experience with Maximo and PMs; predictive maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Industrial chemical handling experience; experience in chemical analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of wastewater treatment, process water systems and recycling.
• Manage water and recycling supervisors; assign work by skill level.
• Implement Maximo and PMs; document and train staff; ensure documentation.
• Maintain safety, quality standards and operational excellence.

Skills

Supervisory

Wastewater treatment

MS Word

Excel

Access

Problem solving

Strong communication

Industrial chemical handling

Chemical analyses

CMMS experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Maximo

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the wastewater treatment, process water systems and the recycling process.This includes managing of the water and recycling supervisors and routine trouble shooting of the process.Additionally, responsibilities will include; implementation of Maximo, Maximo job plans maintenance, working with Manufacturing Engineering to implement PMs and predictive maintenance, assignment of work based on technical skill level, implement and document training procedures to maintain and improve the competency level of the technicians, ensure all documentation is in place and maintained, working with vendors, contractors and engineering to manage projects.Responsible for motivating all team members, maintaining high morale levels & achieving operational excellence.Responsible to ensure that proper product quality standards are met at all times.

Job Description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the wastewater treatment, process water systems and the recycling process.This includes managing of the water and recycling supervisors and routine trouble shooting of the process.Additionally, responsibilities will include; implementation of Maximo, Maximo job plans maintenance, working with Manufacturing Engineering to implement PMs and predictive maintenance, assignment of work based on technical skill level, implement and document training procedures to maintain and improve the competency level of the technicians, ensure all documentation is in place and maintained, working with vendors, contractors and engineering to manage projects.Responsible for motivating all team members, maintaining high morale levels & achieving operational excellence.Responsible to ensure that proper product quality standards are met at all times.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science required.
• 2-5 years of supervisory experience with experience in a CMMS system required.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Supervisory/employee relations skills.
• Wastewater treatment capabilities (preferred in manufacturing environment.)
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel and Access use).
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Industrial chemical handling experience
• Experience in chemical analyses – both instrumental and wet
• CMMS experience
• Project management

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead Wastewater (WW) and Recycling team to meet company’s goals and objectives
• Responsible for the operation of the wastewater treatment, process water system and recycling process
• Ensure environmental permit compliance for all WW and Recycling operations
• Analyze and organize resources to ensure maximum productivity and utilization
• Assist the Wastewater and recycling engineer in any process changes, including documentation and training.
• Encourages process improvement using the proper format ensuring process and product safety, product quality, lowering costs while increasing throughput.
• Interfaces with other Company and Supplier personnel as required, such as during the ordering of necessary chemicals and materials
• Maintaining proper maintenance schedule of equipment and supporting First Solar Maintenance staff or outside contractors, as needed.
• Maintaining the maintenance documentation in the CMMS system
• Creating effective communications to foster team building.
• Strict adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Oversight and understanding of the responsibilities of the Wastewater Treatment Recycling Operators to properly manage hazardous waste.
• If necessary, properly label gaylords/drums, keeping both closed at all times, and assure that both gaylords and drums are dated.
• Inform EHS Department of any waste management issues that arise and of any new associates that need to be trained.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
• Ensure all safety administrative tools like LOTO, PTP, ESSO, and Confined Space permits etc. are properly used by all team members
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time .

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will have direct reports.

Travel:

• 10% - 20%

Estimated Salary Range:

• $100,000 - $140,000 Estimated Annual Salary

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.