Job Description

As a Waste Water Technician Supervisor you will oversee, manage and execute daily operations of Waste Water Technicians/ Process Lab to support Production in meeting customer product specification.

Key Responsibilities

* Oversee completion of various inspection/test requirements; maintain various operation logs for evidence of compliance for both permitting and ISO14001 certification.
* Provide direction and support to Lab/WWT Technicians and Production in regards to performing routine operations and preventive maintenance for chemical process lines.
* Collect, analyze, adjust, record and report out sample information from both WWT and process tanks; observe variation in operating conditions, interprets meter / gauge readings and test results to determine load requirements.
* Maintain and tend to equipment used for both decontamination of Waste Water and Lab / Line Process control, maintain chemical inventory, and work with local Purchasing for supply re-ordering.
* Manage relationship with chemical suppliers for sample submission requirements, maintenance of process, troubleshooting support; report out all analysis and relevant test results.
* Drive problem solving and process improvement efforts to correct/prevent failures to meet both customer commitments and plant KPIs; promote and utilize 5S standards for Lab/WWT and Pretreatment areas to help improve efficiency, cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

* 2-year degree in a manufacturing/chemistry field
* Waste Water Operator Certification is preferred
* 5+ years experience in a process/performance lab. Supervisory experience a plus.
* Understand and communicate with Regulatory Agencies (i.e. City of Lima, Ohio EPA) to ensure compliance with permit limits.
* Ability to read and understand technical bulletins, SDSs, RCRA/DOT requirements and follow chemical safety requirements.

ABOUT US:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday everyday.

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We run it like we own it.

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We do better today than yesterday everyday.

We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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