This position is responsible for operations of the Idaho Pacific, Center, CO manufacturing facility's wastewater processing system, waste solids management, air quality and all other Federal, State and Municipal environmental matters. This position is responsible for obtaining, renewing and complying with all government and regulatory agencies' permits and requirements for the facility. This position is responsible for the health, safety and development of employees and for ensuring a safe work environment at the facility. Responsibilities include the design and training of safety programs, organizing and conducting safety meetings, disseminating safety information, conducting accident investigation, hazard analysis, coordination of new hire safety orientation, and safety inspections on all new and existing machinery and equipment, work with human resources and management to identify light duty and return to work programs, perform workers compensation related incident investigation and corrective action recommendations.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with the CO Department of Public Health & Environment ("CDPHE") permit for operations of the WWTP.
- Ensure compliance with all other Federal, State and Municipal governmental and regulatory environmental permits.
- Ensure all permits are renewed prior to expiration.
- Manage the WWTP personnel, including staffing, training, scheduling, supervision, performance reviews.
- Responsible for maintaining the WWTP in optimum operating condition, including making sure all necessary repairs and maintenance are completed.
- Work directly with the Operator of Record of the WWTP to ensure all testing, sampling, reporting are completed and timely submitted to any regulatory agencies, including the CDPHE.
- Review and follow-up with health & safety training and requirements of the IPCC plant; ensure training is translated into practical action and implemented to all line and staff personnel.
- Minimum bachelor's degree in a field related to industrial wastewater treatment, water quality, soil science or agricultural production. 2 to 5 years' experience in a directly related position will be considered in lieu of a degree. OR minimum of a bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety engineering, risk management, training and development, or a closely related field.
- Waste Water Treatment Industrial certificate Level D with the ability/commitment to obtain a Level C certificate within 18 months.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, Dart rates, and Job Hazard Analyses