Wastewater Supervisor Dayshift & Nightshift

Allen Harim Foods; Harbeson (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Harim Foods seeks a Wastewater Supervisor to oversee daily plant operations, maintenance, and compliance at the Harbeson facility. You will supervise operators, coordinate activities, monitor performance, and respond to emergencies while upholding safety standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, Delaware wastewater certifications, and a laboratory testing background. You will work with a team to ensure efficient, compliant wastewater and potable water treatment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to supervise wastewater operators and lead a team.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory testing techniques and analysis.
• Experience with compliance to local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate wastewater staff.
• Monitor plant performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure PPE adherence.
• Respond to emergencies and operational challenges promptly.
• Coordinate with management on maintenance and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate readings and record-keeping for tests and operations.

Skills

Lab techniques

Bacteriology & Chemistry

Supervisory skills

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

Delaware Wastewater Operator Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent (DE)

Laboratory Testing & Analysis course (DE Technical Community College)

Job description

The Wastewater Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and compliance of the Allen Harim wastewater treatment plant and related facilities. This position supervises wastewater personnel, coordinates daily work activities, monitors plant performance and treatment processes, ensures compliance with applicable environmental requirements, and responds to operational challenges and emergencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports Allen Harim’s Vision, Mission and Values.
• Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates wastewater operators and assigned wastewater personnel.
• Monitor plant performance and system operations to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
• Support emergency response efforts for system failures, weather events, or hazardous conditions.
• Recommend improvements to procedures and assist in implementing safety and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure safety procedures and policies are followed by all staff.
• The following processes will need to be acquired as a supervisor: Knowledge and implementation of all aspects of company’s sampling and testing programs. Perform and interpret laboratory tests and the analysis of wastewater at various stages of treatment. Sampling for 11 potable water faucets located in the Harbeson Processing Plant. Sampling for 5 stages of treatment and final effluent for the wastewater treatment plant. Performs physical examinations of untreated and treated wastewater for suspended and per cent solids; Performs chemical oxygen demand (COD) tests on both untreated and treated wastewater; Performs chemical tests on treated drinking water samples for phosphate, zinc, copper and pH; Performs nitrite, ammonia as nitrogen, total phosphorus, and alkalinity tests; Prepares and standardizes chemical reagents for laboratory analyses; Determines chlorine residual of plant effluent; Starts and stops pumps, motors, air compressors, and related machinery and equipment; Records readings from meters and gauges.
• Investigates and responds to operational concerns and complaints.
• Responds to emergencies, system failures, weather events, hazardous conditions, and other situations affecting wastewater operations.
• Ensures safety procedures, policies, and required personal protective equipment are followed by all assigned personnel.
• Inspects and monitors the performance of contractors when assigned.
• Coordinates with management and other departments regarding wastewater operations, maintenance needs, safety concerns, and operational issues.
• Recommends improvements to wastewater procedures, processes, safety practices, and operational efficiency.
• Participates in special projects and recommends operational goals and objectives.
• Provides coverage and assumes responsibility for wastewater operations in the absence of the Wastewater & Environmental Manager, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note for level:

• Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
• Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
• Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.
• Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills.

Education and/or Experience

• High school or equivalency diploma recognized by the State of Delaware.
• Valid Delaware Wastewater Operator Certifications
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations, with supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Successful completion of an accepted Laboratory Testing and Analysis course offered by Delaware Technical Community College;

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent knowledge of modern laboratory techniques, practices, and equipment used in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant and potable water treatment systems.
• Knowledge of the principles of bacteriology, biology, chemistry and physical examination of wastewater as they relate to wastewater analysis.
• Knowledge of the practices used and the equipment required in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant; skill in the operation and care of laboratory apparatus equipment, pumps, valves, and related mechanical and electrical equipment;
• skilled in the performance and interpretation of laboratory tests and procedures; ability to understand and follow technical instructions;
• Ability to supervise and motivate team members in a team-oriented environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A.

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to enter all areas of the plant and offices.
• Must be able to climb and crawl in confined spaces.
• Ability to deal with variant temperatures both hot and cold.
• Must be able to lift up 65lbs or more

Work environment is a production plant environment; must be able to be exposed to a variety of odors as well as presenting with hot and cold temperatures and a wet environment. Safety protection is provided.