Chemical​/Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

Job Summary

Direct and support chemical technicians to assure chemical and environmental compliance for boiler water and environmental chemistry. Performs chemical department functions such as maintaining chemistry and environmental compliance and making budget and safety decisions in an electric generating station.

• Supervises union hourly chemical technicians.
• Documents and evaluates employee performance
• Enforces company policies
• Researches and conducts grievance hearings. Interprets and applies company /union contract.
• With the assistance of the Chemical Technical Trainers, trains and certifies apprentice technicians for step progression and job qualification.
• Coaches technicians for job performance
• Maintains Chemical and Environmental Compliance
• Analyzes power plant chemistry data, coach employees for corrective action to maintain compliance.
• Solves water, oil, and environmental chemistry problems. Institutes corrective action.
• Administers action to maintain or regain chemical and environmental compliance.
• Applies statistical analysis to maintain QA/QC compliance.
• Reviews environmental reports, initiate corrective action to maintain compliance.
• Performs equipment inspections and institute chemical feed changes.

Organizes work force, plans daily and outage work, for chemical technicians, follows-up to assure completion.

Identifies needs, plans, and assigns preventative maintenance. Verifies completion.

• Administers inspections and calibrations for safety equipment.
• Maintains Compliance with OSHA Laboratory Standards.
• Conducts or directs safety meetings and follow up action.

• Budget for expenditures. Generates corrective action to meet budget
• Initiates capital and O&M projects.
• Manages capital projects
• Communicates issues to management and hourly employees that may affect plant operation.
• Schedules and tracks training for apprentices to ensure on-time completion of apprenticeship milestones.

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Business or related field.

4+ years Equivalent college chemistry/science experience (chemistry or science courses equivalent to associate degree hours or 8 years of power plant work experience

4+ years in supervisory experience

• 10+ years supervisory experience
• 10+ years power plant experience
• Certified Material Selection/Design Specialist-NACE Upon Hire

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

We value a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to do their best work. We encourage open dialogue, value different perspectives, and work collaboratively with employees, customers, and partners.

We recognize and respect the unique experiences people bring, including different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We treat others with professionalism and care, and we each play a part in creating a positive work environment.

NiSource is proud to support veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. We value the leadership, teamwork, and mission-focused experience the military community brings, and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth and development.

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Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

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