Wastewater Supervisor

Pentagon Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing mission-critical semiconductor services that touch every device with a computer chip inside. Our customers include the largest semiconductor chip and OEM tool manufacturers in the industry. We stay at the forefront of our industry through innovation, technical proficiency, and our amazing employees. Our industry is in the midst of unprecedented growth and Pentagon is seeking outstanding candidates to join our team!

Job Summary:

The Wastewater Supervisor is responsible for technical oversight, regulatory compliance, and operational performance of site wastewater treatment systems within a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.

This role serves as both engineering authority and frontline leader, overseeing chemical treatment processes, ultra-high purity water systems, hazardous waste handling, and environmental compliance while managing a multi-shift operations team.

The position partners closely with Manufacturing, Facilities, EHS, and Process Engineering to ensure safe, compliant, and scalable operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety first! You will be trained on general safety requirements at the time of hire and specific requirements within this team during the first 90 days of hire. You will be trained and required to follow all general safety requirements of Pentagon Technologies, as well as specific safety requirements within the wastewater and chemical team. You will be sent to 24-hour Health and Safety Training for Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility Worker.

Work with the Plant Manager to develop a continuous improvement plan and develop new hires with hands-on training and through training / certifications in HRIS system (Pay Com).Ideal candidate has analytical and critical thinking ability to be able to evaluate, interpret information and procedures, to make timely decisions while functioning in a fast-paced, changing work environment. Possess organizational skills to meet deadlines and assist staff in multi- research studies.

Work in areas where chemical based allergens may be in use.

Employee is responsible to treat waste from processes and chemical waste, chemical analysis of tank compositions, filtration and changing chemicals or solutions in the chemical tanks, neutralizing solids from the chemical tanks, maintaining the chemical tanks and the waste treatment area.

Mastery of all Lab Tech and Chemist responsibilities: can perform all Lab Tech and Chemist responsibilities at a high level.

Can step in to assist with any process, including running of the Wastewater lab instruments.

Facilitator for Wastewater lab area: monitors progress of the Wastewater team workflow with a focus on Pentagon as a whole.

Responsible for keeping up-to-date on all emails and communications within the group and from outside the team.

Confirms the priority of all parts in the WW Lab and works with Techs to meet quotas.

Mastery of all Data Collection and Review: trending of instrument performance, trending for part pass/fail rates, inventory usage, works with engineering to establish and monitor all baseline data, presentations, data collection as required by other departments. Acts to address and resolve all deviations from baseline data Representative for the chem ops/Wastewater Lab: attends meetings, presents, calls outside services, Works with Lab Manager.

Possess written and communication skills to clearly express ideas, share technical information, communicate with customers at all levels of the organization, write SOP's and develop plans.

Handle conflict well and give positive and constructive feedback along with managing performance issues.

Special Projects and New Procedures: writing SOPs, updating current SOPs, implementing changes to existing procedures, manages training of all Techs and Chemists when changes are made.

Unscheduled/Scheduled Shut-Downs or Emergencies:
Can act in place of the WW Lab Manager when emergencies arise, works with plant Manager to accommodate shut-downs and create action plans.

What Success Looks Like (90-180 Days)
Wastewater systems operating within compliance 100% of the time Improved treatment efficiency and reduced chemical usage

Fully trained and accountable team Clean audit results with zero major findings

Strong partnership with engineering and EH&S teams

Clear roadmap for system improvement and scalability

Education / Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. (Or closely related field)
Supervisory role for 3+ years5+ years in Industrial (Non-Municipal) wastewater treatment

Chemical processing or semiconductor/clean manufacturing environments experience

Strong knowledge of:

Acid/Base Chemistry Precipitation/Flocculation processes

Hazardous waste handling

Experience with environmental compliance and reporting

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or cleanroom environments Familiarity with:

High purity/ultra water systems

MAQ/control area concepts

Experience leading…