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The Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor position is responsible for advising the daily activities of the Baxter Wastewater Treatment Plant, a Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR) system. The responsibilities of this role include leadership of a 24/7 staffed treatment facility, supervising a team of six operators including setting priorities, assigning work, being a technical resource, developing personnel, and maintaining/managing compliance with regulatory permits and environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines in support of a continuously operating pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
Job Responsibility:
Function as the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) for a Grade 4 Biological Wastewater Treatment Facility with direct discharge to environmentally sensitive surface waters
Oversee and lead a team of Wastewater Plant Operators that include operators, mechanics, and technicians to support and maintain facility operations
Responsible for collecting and analyzing wastewater samples in field and laboratory conditions for all regulatory and process parameters
Responsible for ensuring proper/timely PM’s are conducted, cleaning, and maintaining efficient operating equipment/processes
Maintain state laboratory certification and function as Chemical Hygiene Officer for the wastewater laboratory
Identify, trouble shoot, and apply problem solving methods for any issues that arise concerning the correct operation of the wastewater treatment plant
Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving performance
Oversee regulatory compliance of a NPDES direct discharge permit with support from facility EHS manager
Prepare and submit required reporting to federal, state, and local agencies
Support EHS manager with preparation and negotiation of permit applications
Review environmental regulations and resolve or seek assistance with applicability determinations
Ensure compliance with corporate requirements, site procedure development, and updates
Work with regulatory agencies, prepare required documentation, schedule any required testing, and provide additional follow-up documentation as required
Act as site(s) representative during audits by or other interactions with federal and state environmental agencies
Lead and/or participate in investigation of environmental incidents, implement system improvements to reduce potential for future events
Lead and participate in environmental audits and coordinate external party environmental audits
Identify/prioritize/provide resources to meet the annual operational plan and budgetary commitments
Facilitate, verify, and/or conduct appropriate training for employees in the area
Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, specifications, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
Submit and/or maintain and distribute reports related to attendance, labor, maintenance, metrics, safety, operations, and others as needed
Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles
Requirements:
Minimum of 4 years of biological wastewater treatment experience or equivalent
Possess a North Carolina Grade 4 Biological Wastewater Treatment Certification or similar grade in another state eligible for reciprocity
Have experience and/or qualifications to be an approved Lab Supervisor by NCDEQ or similar regulatory standard
Proven strong communication, administrative, and technical leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Good assessment and troubleshooting skills (mechanical, electrical, and process)
Good digital literacy with ability to understand and operate automated, SCADA controlled processes
Solid understanding of maintenance systems to include preventive maintenance and CMMS
Ability to understand regulatory and safety guidelines applicable to biological wastewater treatment, the medical / pharmaceutical industry, and industry in general
Interact with all levels of personnel to analyze and solve problems
Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and department management
Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings
Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members
Nice to have:
Post-secondary degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
Wastewater plant management experience
Membrane bioreactor system operational experience
What we offer:
Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Training, conferences, certifications, and support for advanced degrees
Growth from role to role or level to level is encouraged and is supported by management