Waste Water Supervisor

Flex-N-Gate; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate in Michigan seeks a Waste Water Supervisor to control the physical-chemical water process, ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental protection while designing prevention programs to prevent failures in treatment and disposal.

You will lead maintenance coordination, supervise laboratory operations, manage hazardous waste handling, and maintain accurate records to support safe, efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent required.
• 2+ years’ experience in waste water treatment or related industrial role.
• IEPA Class K Waste Water Operator Certification within 6 months.
• 24 hour HAZWOPER certification within first 6 months and annual refresher.
• DOT “Shipping Hazardous Materials” Training within first 6 months and refresher every three years.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Mathematical aptitude (fractions, ratios, proportions, units).
• Ability to work inside and outside in various temperatures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Fork lift operator’s license required.
• Medical exam including Pulmonary Function test and respirator fit test required before employment.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret varied instructions.
• Willingness to work various shifts.
• Ability to coach subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain waste water treatment system to meet regulatory requirements and minimize environmental impact.
• Coordinate repairs with maintenance for waste treatment systems.
• Establish and manage preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversee inventories for the Waste Water Treatment department.
• Supervise lab operations.
• Manage hazardous waste storage areas and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain detailed records and update department procedures.
• Complete regulatory reports in a timely fashion.
• Perform regular audits and inspections.
• Respond to spill incidents as required.
• Work with environmental and safety teams to ensure permit compliance.
• Know and understand local, state, and federal regulations and permits.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication

Energy and Stress

Team Work

Problem Solving

Accountability and Dependability

Ethics and Integrity

Analytical

Education

Associates degree or equivalent job experience

Job description

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.

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.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical

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; chemsuits, 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 complete and pass medical exam including Pulmonary Function test and respirator fit test prior to employment
• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or other formats
• Be willing to work various shifts
• Ability to coach subordinates