Wastewater Lead

Job description

Position at Pilgrim's 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