Wastewater Treatment

Job Title: Supervisor - Wastewater Treatment

Description

Ambitious professionals are sought to oversee the operations of a wastewater treatment unit, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety requirements. Key responsibilities include supervising operators, assigning tasks, training personnel, and maintaining reports and logs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise wastewater treatment operators, assign tasks, direct work, train staff, inspect work, discipline, coach, counsel, and evaluate performance.
• Ensure operating permit compliance by analyzing data and determining proper conditions.
• Participate in equipment maintenance, monitor plant processes, assist with startup and shutdown, and make minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain accurate logs, check operator logs, monitor reports, enter data into database, and prepare management reports.
• Conduct safety inspections, provide OSHA training, and investigate accidents.
• Adjust equipment settings to meet changing operational conditions.
• Collaborate with management for operations planning and assist with budget preparation.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Associate/Technical degree in environmental science, chemistry, or related field, plus extensive experience in wastewater treatment operations including supervisory experience.
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Bachelor's Degree:
• Degree major in chemistry, biology, engineering, microbiology, bacteriology, or similar discipline.
• Five years of hands-on experience in water treatment.
• Masters Degree:
• Degree major in chemistry, biology, engineering, microbiology, bacteriology, or similar discipline.
• Four years of hands-on experience in water treatment.
• High School/Diploma:
• Eight years of experience in water treatment operations, six of which must be hands-on.
• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of wastewater treatment practices, methods, and equipment.
• Good knowledge of local and state regulations governing wastewater treatment operations.
• Skill in operating and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Supervisory, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to pass a red and green color blindness test.