Wastewater Supervisor

[Job Description]

• Manages the wastewater operation to assure the most efficient and economical use of chemicals and equipment
• Provide electrical and mechanical maintenance to maintain proper operation of the treatment plant
• Monitors proper chemical usage
• Performs daily inspection of treatment plant probes, pumps, filters, tanks, and controllers
• Conducts daily monitoring of specific condition to determine the overall viability of the treatment plant
• Analyzes and provides proper records of the plant as well as discharge levels to management staff
• Provides weekly samples for analysis
• Records daily readings of the treatment plant as well as daily water meter readings in specific areas throughout the production facility
• Complies with all applicable laws and regulations and is the point person for EPA and DPA
• Demonstrates safety/OSHA principals and always follows proper lockout procedures
• Completes project and other duties that may be assigned

Skills/Qualification

• Candidate must have a Grade 4M or above certificate issued by State of Massachusetts
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field a plus
• Three to five years of similar work experience in the operation and maintenance of high volume wastewater treatment facility
• Thorough knowledge of chemicals used in the daily operation of wastewater facilities
• Mechanical aptitude, ability to understand data from gauges, scales, and valves

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

• Knowledge of regulatory procedures and reporting requirements
• Ability and willingness to work longer shifts and that may include weekends and holidays
• Able to walk, stand for extended periods of time, sit and talk or hear regularly
• Able to use both hands and fingers to feel or handle, sit for extended periods of time, stand frequently, bend, squat, reach and turn
• Able to adapt to temperature changes of hot and cold conditions
• Ability to handle heights and confined spaces
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds - may require a push or pull with a dolly or pallet jack up to 500 lbs