Wastewater Lead

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr