Wastewater Operations & Compliance Manager

APEL Extrusions Limited; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

APEL Extrusions is seeking a Wastewater Manager for its Phoenix, AZ facility. Reporting to Plant Manager, you will provide chemical engineering and project management support for painting, anodizing, and waste treatment lines, while driving operational improvement and cost control in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes environmental compliance, safety, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning KPI monitoring, process optimization, and regulatory audits.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with waste treatment, painting and anodizing of aluminum extrusions preferred.
• Engineering experience in a manufacturing/plant environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Plant Management and partners to establish and monitor KPI's ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.
• Assist in preventive maintenance prioritization to ensure equipment availability and reliability.
• Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests for qualitative and quantitative analysis of processes.
• Design, develop, and optimize chemical processes for anodizing, painting, and surface finishing techniques.
• Manage environmental air and water permits and maintain data and compliance information.
• Perform site compliance sampling and coordinate with labs for analyses.
• Lead regulatory compliance audits and communicate findings across departments.
• Direct the waste management program and monitor waste streams to minimize waste generation.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Project management

Environmental compliance

Manufacturing experience

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

APEL Extrusions is seeking a Wastewater Manager for its Phoenix, AZ facility. Reporting to Plant Manager, you will provide chemical engineering and project management support for painting, anodizing, and waste treatment lines, while driving operational improvement and cost control in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes environmental compliance, safety, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning KPI monitoring, process optimization, and regulatory audits.