Wastewater Operations & Compliance Supervisor

Water Otter Job Board; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical & Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Discretionary bonus plan

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Wastewater Supervisor to oversee water treatment, wastewater operations, by-products handling, and storm water prevention. You will guide a team, ensure regulatory reporting, and drive cost-efficient standards for the department.

You will coordinate sampling, reporting (EPA and DNR), and safety programs while collaborating with city utilities and internal departments to optimize water reuse and overall process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with courses in water/wastewater, biology, chemistry, or related subject material and one to three years of experience in water and wastewater systems.
• Possess, or willing to obtain within one year, a pre-treatment wastewater operator’s license.
• Fork-lift trainer certification or willing to obtain within one year.
• Poultry processing experienced preferred.
• Experience in driving a tractor/trailer; willingness to obtain a CDL within 6 months of employment.
• Considerable skill in communicating and working effectively with fellow team members and management team.
• Good organizational and prioritization skills required.
• Computer experience in Microsoft programs required.
• Considerable skills and experience in leading and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the water treatment, wastewater treatment, and offal and feather screen area.
• Supervise operators within the department including training, developing and motivating them to achieve their maximum quality and productivity performance in their respective positions.
• Manage daily sampling protocol on Phosphorus, TSS, BOD, and FOG to satisfy regulatory reporting compliance.
• Compile water, wastewater, and storm water prevention reports, inspections and records, including Tier 2 reporting requirements, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), boiler, air permits, wastewater reporting storm water permit, etc. to comply with city, company and regulatory agencies, including EPA and DNR.
• Act as a liaison on behalf of Pilgrim’s working with the City of Arcadia’s Water/Wastewater Department and City Utility Commission as well as providing monthly DMR report.
• Complete Discharge Monitoring Report for the city on a monthly basis.
• Develop and implement goals and objectives, as well as departmental budget; monitoring and explain any variances.
• Research and develop cost efficient standards for the department.
• Maintain the equipment within the water and wastewater department; directing maintenance and sanitation.
• Oversee the scheduling, moving, and loading of bi-product trailers.
• Monitor water usage and waste, optimizing sampling protocols and water reuse efforts, keeping management informed and assisting with improvements
• Certify fork-lift operators.
• Assist other departments in the areas of water reuse, quality, and continuous improvement projects and quantity reductions.
• Work with other departments and assist in the administration of the Environmental Audits, as well as the Operational Excellence Program within the complex.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education in water/wastewater, biology, chemistry, or related subject material

Tools

Pre-treatment wastewater operator’s license

Forklift trainer certification

CDL license within 6 months

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Wastewater Supervisor to oversee water treatment, wastewater operations, by-products handling, and storm water prevention. You will guide a team, ensure regulatory reporting, and drive cost-efficient standards for the department.

You will coordinate sampling, reporting (EPA and DNR), and safety programs while collaborating with city utilities and internal departments to optimize water reuse and overall process efficiency.