Wastewater Supervisor

Company: Foster Farms
Location: Demopolis
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Position Summary: The Wastewater / Buillding & Grounds Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for overseeing the overall daily operations at the Demopolis, AL. Corndog Plant Pre-Treatment wastewater facility to treat the wastewater effluent from the main processing facility. This includes supervising employees, on 3 shifts maintaining and operating the wastewater pretreatment equipment, maintaining a quality wastewater effluent in accordance with the facilities ADEM Industrial Wastewater discharge permit. Addition duties to include managing Building & Grounds, chemical treatment systems and environmental programs associated with regulated requirements.--Duties and Responsibilities: Supervises and coordinates daily activities of employees in wastewater, grounds, and chemical support.Manages preventative maintenance program to maintain site wastewater, grounds, and chemical support in a proper and safe working condition.Oversees scheduling of the WWTP operators. Directly supervises staff of WWTP on all shifts. This involves safety and process training, skill development, process oversight, discipline and monitoring interpersonal relations between the operators.Design, coordinate, implement and optimize plant preventative maintenance programs as it relates to the wastewater, grounds, and chemical support systems through use of the computerized maintenance management system (SAP).Coordinate scheduled PMs and maintenance with outside contractors in close partnership with the MRO-Planning/Scheduling department and Maintenance Manager.Must oversee gathering and review of process control information and make decisions and direct actions of WWTP personnel to maintain said process that meets or exceeds permit requirements.Generates daily log report and weekly activities report for review by management.Schedules Wastewater plant projects and coordinates with the maintenance department and the main process facility to ensure a safe, timely and cost-effective completion of planned projects.Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, safety standards, facility rules and compliance regulations.Ensures all equipment and systems are operated within applicable Federal, State, and local laws.Assist Maintenance Manager on capital process for wastewater, building and grounds improvements and /or repairs.Directs WWTP staff in all aspects of cleaning, trash collection and general maintenance of the WWTP, building & grounds which includes painting of equipment and infrastructure and organization of parts, equipment, and materials.Housekeeping of the grounds and facility, including storm water management.Conduct training and education on the wastewater, grounds, and chemical support, as applicable/needed.Adhere to all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP s).Perform other duties as assigned by management.Supervise of the following processes and Regulatory Requirements.Plant Wastewater System and Environmental submittals. (ADEM)Management Hazardous Materials Business.Management of Spill Prevention Control Countermeasures (SPCC).Management/compliance of air emissions (ADEM).Water Treatment Management. (Water Tech)Water Management - Backflow Prevention
City of Demopolis--HS Diploma or GED; college degree is a plusFive years
experience in Wastewater plant operations with a minimum of two (2) Years of supervisory experience, preferably in wastewater plant operations.Wastewater Operator / Water certification preferred.Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background checkMust demonstrate good leadership and interpersonal skills and be self-motivatedMust be literate in Microsoft Applications, including Word, Excel and OutlookMust communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingMust be able to stand and walk for extended periods of timeMust be able to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essentials functionsMust be trained in lock-out tag-out and safe work practicesMust be able to bend, stoop walk and stand for prolonged periods of timeMust be able to climb and work from ladders and in confined spaces safelyMust be able to work from high altitudes, tank catwalksMust be able to lift over 50 poundsMust be able to work on wet concrete floors

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