Operations Supervisor

Veolia | North America; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a Plant Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations at a hazardous waste facility. The role focuses on safety, compliance, and efficient treatment processes, with hands-on supervision of crew and field testing.

The position requires a BS in chemistry or related science and 4–6 years of hazardous waste experience. Strong leadership and communications are essential for coordinating with teams and ensuring regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related science; equivalent work experience accepted.
• 4–6 years of hazardous waste experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees at the assigned plant or department.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance.
• Conduct laboratory testing for product quality control.
• Operate and maintain plant equipment, pumps, valves, and controls.
• Lead special projects to improve safety and operations.
• Train staff on equipment use and safety.

Skills

DOT knowledge

EPA/TSCA knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Customer service orientation

Supervisory skills

Report creation

Education

BS in Chemistry or related science

4-6 years hazardous waste experience

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Company Description

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Responsible for supervising and scheduling day-to-day operational activities to include troubleshooting, health, safety, and environmental compliance issues and policies, quality assurance/control, determining cost of supplies versus labor, provide technical expertise on operational modifications, hiring and training of subordinates, etc. Assist immediate supervisors in the annual preparation of goals versus forecasted budgeted allowances as well as conducting special exploratory assignments.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervise employees at the assigned plant or department.


• Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.


• Model professional behavior; report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.


• Work flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.


• Conduct laboratory analytical testing for product quality assurance/ control; and routine tests


• Operate, maintain, install and repair (automatic and semi-automatic machines) equipment including pumps, valves, gates, mixers, chemical feed, dust collector and odor control systems


• Monitor control panels, adjusts valves and gates.


• Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area.


• Monitor and document operating conditions/observations and data in shift log daily


• Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action per procedure.


• Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances as directed and take corrective actions.


• Ability to work independently in compliance with given instructions and direction.


• Perform grab and go field tests in order to adjust chemical dosages for processes.


• Comply with appearance and dress policies to ensure a safe and professional work environment.


• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as defined by policy, work practices, and customer.


• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment this includes: work area and equipment.


• Work effectively in a team environment and provide support and assistance to others.


• Assist with collecting data and completing reports/ projects to support business operations


• Lead special projects to improve safety, operations, and employee development


• Train other employees to safely and properly use equipment at site.


• Take initiative to offer solutions and assist in problem solving at site.


• Engage with customers within scope of responsibility to provide work updates and notifications.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background

• BS in Chemistry or a related science discipline or equivalent work experience required


• 4 to 6 years of hazardous waste experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge in the following areas: DOT, EPA, TSCA, and OSHA


• Knowledge of site capabilities and limitations prior to treatment and/or shipping hazardous & non-hazardous waste materials to ensure efficient disbursement and storage.


• Computer proficient


• Strong team player


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines


• Strong customer service orientation


• Strong supervisory and leadership skills


• Ability to create & prepare reports as necessary

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• HAZWOPER Certification

Additional Information

Benefits

• Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.