Manager- Recycling & Wastewater

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations of wastewater treatment, process water systems and the recycling process.
• Managing water and recycling supervisors.
• Routine troubleshooting of the process.
• Implementation of Maximo, Maximo job plans maintenance.
• Working with Manufacturing Engineering to implement PMs and predictive maintenance.
• Assignment of work based on technical skill level.
• Implement and document training procedures to maintain and improve competency level of technicians.
• Ensure all documentation is in place and maintained.
• Working with vendors, contractors and engineering to manage projects.
• Motivating all team members, maintaining high morale levels & achieving operational excellence.
• Ensuring proper product quality standards are met at all times.
• Lead Wastewater (WW) and Recycling team to meet company’s goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the operation of the wastewater treatment, process water system and recycling process.
• Ensure environmental permit compliance for all WW and Recycling operations.
• Analyze and organize resources to ensure maximum productivity and utilization.
• Assist the Wastewater and recycling engineer in any process changes, including documentation and training.
• Encourages process improvement using the proper format ensuring process and product safety, product quality, lowering costs while increasing throughput.
• Interfaces with other Company and Supplier personnel as required, such as during the ordering of necessary chemicals and materials.
• Maintaining proper maintenance schedule of equipment and supporting First Solar Maintenance staff or outside contractors, as needed.
• Maintaining the maintenance documentation in the CMMS system.
• Creating effective communications to foster team building.
• Strict adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Oversight and understanding of the responsibilities of the Wastewater Treatment Recycling Operators to properly manage hazardous waste.
• If necessary, properly label gaylords/drums, keeping both closed at all times, and assure that both gaylords and drums are dated.
• Inform EHS Department of any waste management issues that arise and of any new associates that need to be trained.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
• Ensure hazardous waste containers stay closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Ensure satellite accumulation containers stay in their designated locations.
• Ensure all safety administrative tools like LOTO, PTP, ESSO, and Confined Space permits etc. are properly used by all team members.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position will have direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science required.
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