Lead Treater → Lead Treat Coordinator

About the role

This position involves leading and supervising treatment operations in a manufacturing setting, with responsibilities including mentoring team members, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to treaters and team members.
• Coordinate with supervisors and management on operational activities, scheduling, and quality control.
• Operate and control systems such as boilers, pressure vessels, pumps, and hazardous waste processing equipment following prescribed procedures.
• Manage preservative inventory, sampling, testing, and chemical handling to ensure proper treatment processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system activities, chemical usage, and compliance with safety and environmental policies.
• Handle hazardous waste management, system cleaning, and safety protocols.
• Build relationships with suppliers and contractors, and order necessary materials.
• Participate in safety committees and ensure adherence to federal and state regulations including OSHA and EPA standards.
• Perform related duties as assigned, demonstrating critical decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications & Skills

• Prior lead or supervisory experience in an industrial or plant environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and handle chemicals, heavy equipment, and heights.
• Comfort with hazardous materials and basic mechanical/industrial maintenance skills.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks, drug screens, and physicals.
• Preferred experience with pressure vessels, boilers, preservative chemicals, wastewater sampling, and EPA/Hazardous Waste regulations.

• Leadership
• Safety awareness
• Regulatory knowledge
• Operational control
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Mechanical aptitude