Chemical/WWTP Supervisor
Job Summary
Direct and support chemical technicians to assure chemical and environmental compliance for boiler water and environmental chemistry. Performs chemical department functions such as maintaining chemistry and environmental compliance and making budget and safety decisions in an electric generating station.
Supervision and Training
- Supervises union hourly chemical technicians and Chemical Technical Trainers.
- Documents and evaluates employee performance.
- Enforces company policies.
- Researches and conducts grievance hearings.
- Interprets and applies company /union contract.
- Trains and certifies apprentice technicians for step progression and job qualification.
- Coaches technicians for job performance.
Chemical and Environmental Compliance
- Maintains Chemical and Environmental Compliance.
- Analyzes power plant chemistry data, coach employees for corrective action to maintain compliance.
- Solves water, oil, and environmental chemistry problems.
- Institutes corrective action.
- Applies statistical analysis to maintain QA/QC compliance.
- Reviews environmental reports, initiate corrective action to maintain compliance.
- Performs equipment inspections and institute chemical feed changes.
Planning and Organization
- Organizes work force, plans daily and outage work, for chemical technicians, follows-up to assure completion.
- Identifies needs, plans, and assigns preventative maintenance. Verifies completion.
Safety
- Administers inspections and calibrations for safety equipment.
- Maintains Compliance with OSHA Laboratory Standards.
- Conducts or directs safety meetings and follow up action.
Budgeting and Cost Control
- Budget for expenditures.
- Generates corrective action to meet budget.
- Initiates capital and O&M projects.
- Manages capital projects.
- Communicates issues to management and hourly employees that may affect plant operation.
- Schedules and tracks training for apprentices to ensure on-time completion of apprenticeship milestones.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Business or related field.
- 4+ years Equivalent college chemistry/science experience (chemistry or science courses equivalent to associate degree hours or 8 years of power plant work experience).
- 4+ years in supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years supervisory experience.
- 10+ years power plant experience.
- Certified Material Selection/Design Specialist-NACE.
Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners. Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds. Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
EEO Statement
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
ADA Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320.
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
Salary Range
$96,600.00 - $144,900.00