Plant Operations Supervisor

Description

Position – Plant Operations Supervisor

The Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervision and direction of employees operating at a 24/7 Wastewater Facility. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for assisting the Engineering Management team via reporting, policy and procedure implementation, to maintain and improve plant operation within regulations and approved budget.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage, Assess, and Coach employee performance and      workflow
• Ensure that business goals, deadlines, and      performance standards are met
• Plan, assign, and schedule Operators to maintain the      wastewater treatment plant on a 7-day week, 24-hour daily basis.
• Manage time and attendance, PTO requests, etc.
• Ensure full compliance with all company safety      policies
• Reporting performance records and evaluations to HR      and Senior Management
• Interviewing, hiring, training and onboarding new      hires
• Design, recommend, and implement policies and      procedures to streamline and improve plant operations
• Prepare and review reports submitted to regulatory      agencies as well as other technical reports
• Inspect and monitor treatment plant to ensure      compliance with all Federal, State and Permit Regulation as well as      Wastewater Treatment standards
• Input, access, and analyze plant operations data
• Coordinate and maintain communications with the      Engineering Management Team
• Assist in budget preparation, monitoring, and      administration
• Coordinate and/or perform complex repairs and      installation related to treatment plant and equipment
• Perform duties of an operator as needed.
• Investigate any complaints concerning treatment plant      operations and take appropriate actions to solve problems
• Oversee the maintenance of Plant operations records
• Observation of variations in operating conditions,      interpretation of meter and gauge readings and testing of results to      determine processing requirements
• Provide facility tour as necessary
• Assist in the evaluation of equipment, prioritization      of repair assignments, and requisition of parts as well as other      maintenance needs
• Supervises facility engineering activities including      material ordering, shipping, labor plans, job site supervision, job folder      updates, develop SOP’s, O&M manuals, and reports.
• Maintain and champion Wind River Environmental      EH&S and compliance standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 Knowledge, Sills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment operations      preferred
• Wastewater Operator Certification preferred or be      willing to obtain
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and apply      permit regulations
• Ability to create and implement Standard Operating      Procedures
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be      proactive, and handle uncertainty.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks

Minimum Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or      Environmental field (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental,      Chemical, etc.)
• 3 years or more demonstrated supervisory experience      directly managing a team of trades people
• Must      be able to operate in a drug-free workplace

Wind River Environmental services and maintains a broad array of non-hazardous liquid waste systems, including grease traps, septic tanks and related waste systems. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA we offer a full suite of services to business, residential and municipal customers throughout the East Coast. 

Wind River Environment LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

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