Job Summary:

This position is responsible for supervising the everyday operation and upkeep of equipment and buildings, project planning and implementation, and safety issues within and around the plant.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 3:00pm. However, hours may vary based on business needs. Position requires flexibility to provide additional coverage for operations, staffing support, special projects, off-hour repairs, emergency response, employee training and mentoring, and other operational requirements as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Active participation in the daily maintenance of operations with an outlook towards efficiencies, safety, and downstream customer satisfaction.
• Daily monitoring and reviewing of physical plant (boiler, refrigeration, electrical) all with an outlook towards cost efficient operation.
• Planning and implementing projects as well as monitoring the quality and safety of contractor’s completion of duties.
• Daily interaction with maintenance personnel on procedures and assignments, with safety and efficient operations in mind.
• Solving problems and hands on interaction with machines.
• Controlling inventories, parts ordering, vendor communication. Focus on improving operations and improving costs.
• Communicating daily with plant manager and maintenance manager on operational and company needs.
• Hiring, scheduling, performance appraisals and payroll.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Able to demonstrate knowledge of safety areas reviewed in the safety orientation program.
• Available to work to support business needs and/or critical situations.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices.”
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Education and Experience: 

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in plant maintenance or equivalent.
• Wastewater operations experience, preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc)
• Excellent troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision.
• Intimate knowledge of equipment and building.
• Must be self motivated.

Physical Demands:

• Standing: long periods (up to 8 hours)
• Sitting: occasionally for short periods.
• Walking: long periods.
• Bending & Twisting: frequently.
• Lifting: Heavy (50+ lbs) frequently.
• Carrying: Heavy (40-60 lbs) frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance frequently.
• Varying noise and heat levels.

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