Shift Supervisor

Position Purpose

The Shift Supervisor leads two or more full time employees in an assigned plant or department. This position plans and coordinates the activities of workers to operate and maintain feedstock unloading, feedstock processing, bio-gas production, water/wastewater treatment, dewatering, processing, disposal and testing equipment in an anaerobic digestion facility to process food-waste and meet permit and operational requirements.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform job duties in a safe manner compliant with policies, procedures and practices.
• Model professional behavior; report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to work.
• Work flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Conduct laboratory analytical testing as needed for product quality assurance/ control; and routine tests.
• Operate, maintain, install and repair equipment including pumps, blowers, compressors, centrifuges, valves, mixers, chemical feed, and odor control systems.
• Monitor local control panels, adjusts valves and gates.
• Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, tank levels, pressures, temperatures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned areas.
• Monitor and document operating conditions/observations and data in shift log daily.
• Diagnose basic operational problems and take corrective action per procedure.
• Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances as directed and take corrective actions.
• Ability to work independently in compliance with given instructions and direction.
• Perform grab and go field tests in order to adjust chemical dosages for processes.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as defined by policy, work practices, and customer.
• Maintain a safe, neat and clean work environment this includes work area and equipment.
• Work effectively in a team environment and provide support and assistance to others.
• Assist with collecting data and completing reports/ projects to support business operations.
• Lead special projects to improve safety, operations, and employee development.
• Train other employees to safely and properly use equipment at site.
• Take initiative to offer solutions and assist in problem solving at site.
• Commitment to promoting and creating a safety centric culture and positive work environment.
• Perform other job duties as requested to support business operations.

Work Environment

Incumbent will be exposed to varied temperature extremes, noise, fumes, odors, confined spaces, elevated heights, dust, sitting for prolonged times in front of the computer. Spends 80% of time in operations environment and 20% of time in an office environment. May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties. Occasional travel for training or meetings. This function is largely in an industrial environment. Will require frequent visits to maintenance and repair locations

Education/Experience/Background

Degree in a related field (24 credits in Chemistry is a plus) or equivalent experience. Five to seven years in various positions within a water / wastewater treatment or chemical processing environment with knowledge of methods, principles and practices of operating, maintaining and repairing plant equipment, instrumentation and associated systems. Lead experience or supervisory training required with understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must have an understanding of process engineering, water quality assurance, maintenance strategy and laboratory procedures. Must demonstrate effective skills in troubleshooting, problem solving and team building. Ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution and to execute the schedule requirements within a team environment. Must have a general knowledge of budget preparation and understanding of cost control. Demonstrated excellent verbal communications and interpersonal skills in order to interface with and motivate all levels of personnel. Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, timely, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports. Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE. PC skills and knowledge of Google Workspace, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software for preparing work related reports, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements. Ability to use computer systems for preparing work orders and purchase requisitions. Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work extended hours to accommodate site needs. Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Highest level of Water/Wastewater certification preferred.
• New Jersey Low Pressure Black Seal Boiler Operator License preferred.