Lead Waste Water

Description

LEAD WASTEWATER

Description

Resume Required for this position. Applicants will not be considered without a resume.

Principle Responsibilities: List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed.

· Maintain healthy operation of pretreatment equipment

· Develop and maintain the chemical and biological treatment strategy for Wastewater Processing

· Identify, test and evaluate alternate chemical treatments, aeration strategies and lagoon operating parameters to ensure lowest cost treatment plan is used

· Responsible for DAF efficiency and personnel

· Assist with storm water and air inspections

· Accountable for maintaining a compliant, effective and economical wastewater treatment system

· Assist with the implementation and continuance of the facility’s Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001

· Significant active role in the Environmental Sustainability initiative of the facility, including water conservation/waste minimization/energy efficiencies programs

· Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to Manager

· Manage all systems involving the collection, treatment, and quality control related to plant wastewater

· Advice plant operations on alternate technologies to conserve water reduce nitrogen absorption into waste streams; reduce solids suspensions in waste streams and control sulfides and other corrosives within water systems

· Lead development of wastewater treatment, department budget, and operate within the limits of that budget.

· Lead the development of and oversee implementation of wastewater treatment improvement projects consistent with plant and corporate economic objectives

· Oversee maintenance practices on all equipment to ensure that the facility is properly maintained

· Manage labor practices of direct reports, including hours worked, hiring, firing, and performance development process

· Manage labor relations in accordance with plant guidelines and state and federal laws

Working Conditions:

· Production setting

· Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives

· Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises

· High level of interaction with other departments and employees

· Must be able to work in extreme heat and/or below freezing temperatures

· 40+ hours per week, occasionally on weekends

Requirements: Climbing, including ladders, lifting, working with a variety of hand and power tools, shop machines, and tools. • Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment • General mathematics ability required to perform job • Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings • Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures • Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends)

Knowledge and Skills:

· Must be able to perform plumbing, minor electrical repairs, equipment and pump repairs

· Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches and equipment OEM

· Must be comfortable working in a team environment as well as alone on carrying shifts

· Required to use considerable judgment when performing and planning to perform tasks

EOE/Vet/Disabled