Waste Water Manager

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The Dalles, OR, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

Pacific Coast Producers | Full-Time | On-Site | Non-Exempt
Salary Range:$90,000–$110,000/year (based on experience)

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking an experienced and talented Waste Water Manager
to join its team at its The Dalles, OR facilities
. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.

Join our legacy of talented people working together to innovate and lead our industry. As a member of PCP, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-quality, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan to help secure your future.

The Waste-Water Manger will be responsible for managing wastewater treatment facilities in a safe manner and within state and federal discharge guidelines, supervising wastewater staff and projects, and managing all laboratory testing involved in the operation of the wastewater treatment system.

• Monitor operations of the wastewater treatment facilities to ensure safe practices and state and federal guidelines are followed.
• Maintain all DEQ and EPA guidelines within the Clean Water Act. Control off-site odors to comply with DEQ guidelines.
• Act as the designated "Environmental Supervisor" as stipulated in the NPDES permit for the Riverside and Downtown Facilities.
• Responsible for required and conditional reporting to State and Federal regulators regarding NPDES permits.
• Maintain updated ancillary documents and procedures as require our two facilities NPDES permits.
• Keep key personnel informed of critical wastewater conditions.
• Conduct testing and manage outsourced testing for DEQ requirements and complete monthly and annual DEQ reporting.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of solids removal system, solids disposal and provide for economical removal of sludge from wastewater.
• Coordinate wastewater personnel scheduling with human resources.
• Manage ponds to maintain permit compliance while treating continuous and variable production flows.
• Maintain chemical inventories for wastewater use.
• Optimize wastewater processes for resilience and cost savings
• Ensure that all safety rules are enforced.
• Perform process monitoring and associated documentation.
• Perform or supervise wastewater discharges in compliance with NPDES regulations.
• Coordinate operations with Downtown Wastewater Manager
• Ensures subordinate development by utilizing the Performance Management program.
• Ensure that all safety rules are enforced and notify management with issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized and hazard-free work environment.
• Supervise the Wastewater Manager - DT (administration) and wastewater operators (union).
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

• B.S. degree and at least one year of experience in wastewater operations or an Associate’s degree and 3-5 years applicable wastewater operations experience.
• Possess good math skills; i.e., calculate dilutions, ppm, COD, BOD.
• Knowledge of chemistry and microbiology techniques.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills for machinery and processes.
• Knowledge of commonly used classes of chemicals, appropriate use and concentration.
• Knowledge of hygiene standards/protocol for food safety.
• Must demonstrate problem solving skills and effectively handle conflict/stressful situations.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate good leadership skills and an ability to work effectively with others.
• DEQ Wastewater Operator Certification or equivalent experience managing a wastewater system.

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