Director of Rendering

Summary:

Responsible for operating, inspecting, and maintaining a variety of plant equipment in connection with the continuous operation of the Company's rendering operations; supervises and coordinates all preventive and corrective maintenance on plant and equipment; ensures and demonstrates that facility or facilities supervised are in compliance with all regulatory agencies through the documentation of plant performance and reporting these performance and compliance levels through monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports; participates in or formulates safety programs and budgets for plant; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to a particular job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties and may vary based on production assignment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and participates in the work of staff responsible for operating, inspecting, and maintaining a variety of plant equipment in connection with the continuous operation of the Triumph's wastewater treatment plant.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing wastewater treatment services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities; recommends and participates in the implementation of resulting policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Participates in the selection of assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the assigned program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures.
• Maintains records concerning operations and programs; prepares reports on operations and activities.
• Performs the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including ensuring and demonstrating that facility or facilities supervised are in compliance with all regulatory agencies through the documentation of plant performance and reporting these performance and compliance levels through monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports.
• Oversees and participates in operating systems manually or by remote control and operating mechanical equipment, which regulates the flow and treatment of sewage and sludge.
• Oversees and participates in starting, stopping, and regulating electric motors, centrifugal and positive displacements pumps, bar screens, grinders, grit collectors, air compressors, chlorinators, washers, grease skimmers, gas burners, rotary screens, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Oversees and participates in performing routine maintenance duties such as lubricating equipment and changing belts; carries out operating orders in the plant or unit of the plant to which assigned.
• Oversees and participates in reading meters, gauges, and other control and measuring devices; maintains a shift log of unit operations to include records of meter and gauge readings and reports relative to mechanical repairs and plant operations.
• Supervises plant operators in performing routine operations and maintenance duties and laboratory tests; prepares performance evaluations; prepares work and maintenance schedules.
• Responds to emergency call-out situations and perform standby duty for emergency response on weekends and holidays according to predetermined schedule.
• Evaluates laboratory and operational plant data for making process control adjustments to keep the effluent water in compliance with waste discharge permit; keeps General Supervisor informed of all process control adjustments.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of each work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or equivalent from a regionally accredited four-year college required and 5 years industry related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• Minimum of five to eight years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
• Thorough knowledge of Rendering plant operations and processes for meat and bone meal, blood meal, choice white grease and concentrated plasma systems.
• Advanced methods and techniques of conducting laboratory tests and procedures related to wastewater treatment analysis.
• Knowledge of Maintenance and operation of equipment commonly found in a wastewater treatment plant.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
• Well-developed management skills utilizing sound management principles in leading a team of employees.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Proven experience developing strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives within medium to long-term timeframes.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Must have a valid Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification issued by the state.
• Must be trained in Hazardous Technician Hazwoper, for disaster preparedness and emergency response purposes.
• Experience using multiple computer applications including but not limited to ADP, SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• May be required to work long hours and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Maintenance Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or moved up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Disclaimer:

This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Triumph may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description in order to meet the company's changing business needs.

EEO/AA Information:

Triumph is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.