Environmental Control Supervisor

Position Title: Environmental Control Supervisor Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Position Location: Burley Requisition ID: 31038 JOB SUMMARY The broad objective of the Environmental Control Supervisor is to effectively manage and implement policies and programs as they relate to environmental compliance for McCain Foods USA - Burley, ID facility. The incumbent will initiate, develop, plan, and implement operational, maintenance, and project activities to support the facility environmental compliance functions. The Environmental Control Supervisor will also monitor and assess manufacturing operations from an environmental compliance perspective, and coordinate environmental compliance work activities with McCain standards, initiatives, and requirements. The incumbent will also communicate environmental issues to the Director of Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineer, and Senior Management when requested.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Environmental Permit Establishment and Implementation:Develop Environmental Permit ApplicationsImplement permit provisions through establishing or revising management plans and facilitating engineering studies as requiredLead permit implementation and reporting for air permitting, wastewater, water supply, storm water, SPCC, and waste handlingSolicit consultant assistance as requiredEnvironmental Personnel Development and Consultation:Act as an information clearinghouse on environmental regulationsEvaluate, develop, and mentor facility personnel in the environmental areaProvide consultation services to the facility on environmental affairsEnvironmental Program Development and Implementation:Establish and develop plant maintenance programs for wastewater treatment and water supplyEstablish environmental management systems (EMS) to assess environmental performance on an on-going basisManage the site ISO14001 certification programCommunicate environmental concerns and liabilities to managementDevelop, implement, and report the environmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)Develop, maintain, and report the Environmental Action Plans (EAP's)Identify new technologies, procedures, and vendors; implementing best practicesChemical program establishment and implementation for water supply and wastewater treatmentOperational program and procedure development associated with wastewater treatment, water supply bi-product (waste) management, air emissions, hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste and storm waterEnvironmental Regulatory Compliance:Environmental program auditing and evaluationEnvironmental regulation (Federal and State) review and interpretationInterface with regulatory agencies on environmental compliance issuesRegulation development intervention (Public hearings, Committees)Project Design, Contracting, and Construction ManagementProvide input for project design, contracting and construction management assistance on wastewater structures, by-product management systems, air emissions control equipmentTreatment and water supply system alterations or expansions, pipelines and storageProject Development and Capital Budget ProposalsAct as a resource for Basis of Design (BOD) documentation and functional descriptionProvide research and recommendations for capital budget proposals for evaluationInterface with management to develop budgetsInterface with local management and corporate engineering to develop environmental projectsSupervise Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations:Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with subordinates, supervisors and managersDirect adequate timely maintenance functions to ensure minimum downtime and problems optimizing equipment and manpowerEvaluate, develop, and mentor plant level environmental personnelExercise direct authority over all environmental functions and personnel in accordance with approved policies and proceduresInspect facilities, analyze and evaluate O & M functions, review records and data, interview and select new O & M personnel, initiate or recommend new or improved O & M methods or practices.Performance personnel evaluations and initiate personnel actions such as hiring, terminations, promotions, etc.Plan, organize and direct the operation, maintenance modification and improvement for the water and wastewater treatment plantPrepare, administer, and monitor operational budgets to attain financial objectivesPrepare monthly reports to state and federal regulatory agenciesRecommend additions or improvements to the treatment facilities and analyze their cost effectivenessSchedule employee work schedules and vacationsTrain department personnel in the safest and most efficient job performance methodsAssist, advise and counsel with members of plant operating departments to more effectively control utilization of water and waste within departmentsMaintain efficient operation of the existing waste disposal equipment and search for innovative changes or recommendations that work towards a more efficient operationKeep abreast of all changes that relate to waste disposal that could help or hinder the performance of the facilitiesDevelop a full knowledge of all phases of the overall plant operations and their relationship to the control of the waste and environmentMust conduct surveys to ensure the waste system and storm water systems are adequate and that the designed levels of expectation will be capable of future needs and requirementsOther Duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Minimum: Bachelor of Science Degree from four-year College or university, and/or five years' experience in the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater facilities, industrial waste, water supply concepts or related.Preferred: Minimum plus three (3) to five (5) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater facilities, industrial waste, water supply concepts, or related.Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulatory laws are essential.Experience with industrial waste and wastewater treatment.Previous supervisory experience.Strong leadership, reasoning and judgement are required to facilitate proper planning and implementation.Strong understanding of the technical aspects of the particular facility and demonstrated interpersonal relations and personnel management skills.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust possess or be able to possess within one year, a Class IV Watewater Operator's License from the State of Idaho.Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual will have knowledge or Windows applications and above average skills using the MS Office suite, particularly with Outlook, Word and Excel. SCOPE of AUTHORITY:Responsible to monitor work areas, area systems, and watch for suspicious behavior and report any concerns regarding unidentified visitors and/or unauthorized personnel.Will have the authority to question and take appropriate measures regarding the safety of yourself, other employees, visitors, contractors, vendors, all products, and equipment.Responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the food processing facility, especially where any raw or finished product is produced.Authority to report and/or eliminate hazards to the safety of the food that is produced in the facility.Order supplies, materials and equipment.Make operating decisions, which are within budgetary constraints.Conduct performance appraisals for assigned employees.Approve overtime.Direct employees.Make decisions regarding environmental process operations, starch recovery performance, and by-product utilization.Developmental decisions and implementation of environmental programs and capital projects.All employees have the right to question or refuse a work-related directive that is unsafe.All employees are expected to take appropriate measures regarding employee, product or equipment safety.ADDITIONAL TRAINING:Attend training sessions as required to maintain required licenses, improve and develop skills that will elevate employee relations, productivity and efficiency. Semi-annual opacity certification. Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, and job specific required training and informational meetings.LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, scientific and technical journals, technical procedures, financial reports, legal documents, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure or training manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, employees, customers, and the general public. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or member of the business community. Ability to train and motivate employees. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometryREASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Good analytical and problem-solving skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.This job description covers the basic functions of the job and is not intended to provide a complete listing of daily tasks. Flexibility and improvement of job skills are essential to all positions at McCain Foods USA Inc.#LI-MG1McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.
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