Wastewater Supervisor

About the role

The Wastewater Supervisor will plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the procedures of the Wastewater Treatment Plant ensuring compliance with all federal and state environmental requirements. The role evaluates and authorizes operational control changes with considerable independence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and overall compliance with state and federal environmental regulations and discharge monitoring permit criteria including NPDES compliance, Reclaimed Water Permit compliance, Air Permit Compliance, and Biosolids Management compliance;
• Cook up trouble shooting efforts and support the planning of system maintenance to prevent failures and ensure uninterrupted operations;
• Set schedules and monitor performance of operators;
• Aid with training all levels of employees to adhere to safety and compliance standards, as well as complete basic operation and maintenance;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Idaho Wastewater Certification Grade 2 desired Grade 3 Preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in wastewater experience with Membrane Bio-reactor Aerobic treatment a plus.
• Experience with project and staff management using best in class methods.
• Experience with predictive maintenance desired.
• Ability to effectively direct the activities of team members in a manner which will accomplish organization objectives and goals.
• Ability to direct multi-field teams in the areas of collaboration, communication, and coordination.
• Ability to train and evaluate others in the strategic, safe operation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain records and prepare activity reports.
• Be tactful and professional when dealing with citizen complaints.
• Understand and follow all rules, policies, and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; and perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by manager.
• Provide forward-thinking and quality service in a cost-effective manner and recommend improved methods of performing work.
• Must have excellent understanding of industrial wastewater safety procedures and proper use of varied PPE such as: Personal Gas monitors, safety glasses, goggles, respirators, lockout tag-out, confined space entry etc.

Skills

• Requires the ability to climb stairs;
• Work in confined spaces and extreme weather conditions;
• Outdoor work in extreme weather conditions at times, with areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, or other airborne matter;
• Work during all seasons, with extreme heat, winter ice and snow conditions, including winter driving;
• Construction hazards during facility upgrades, including trenches, heavy equipment, and overhead dangers are present at the plant;
• Frequent working near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions;
• Requires driving a motorized vehicle or maintenance equipment;
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 100 pounds with assistance;
• Occasional local travel and some out-of-state may be required for training.

Benefits

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time off including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.