Water Systems Supervisor

Hydro  Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.  Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

 

Job Location: Portland, OR

 

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

 

Job Summary: This position is responsible for supervising employees engaged in the operation and maintenance of water treatment systems. Work includes developing standard operating procedures; making process control decisions; and ensuring adherence to established procedures and regulatory requirements in the operation of water treatment systems. Supervision is exercised over skilled workers and other staff assigned to the process operations.

 

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related technical field
• 2 years of previous experience in a water treatment position within a manufacturing environment

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: 

• Registered professional engineer or engineer-in-training, preferred.
• Computer software and programs: MS Office suite, experience with proprietary software, i.e. purchase orders (Oracle), safety data sheet (EHS Velocity), learning management system (HSI), digital inspections (Safety Culture), etc.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure all process equipment is inspected prior to startup and is operational when production lines begin processing.
• Ensure equipment is kept clean and routine maintenance is performed on equipment for proper operation.
• Maintain and update all necessary forms, one-point lessons, and process instructions for treatment systems.
• Track wastewater treatment system performance to ensure efficient and effective operation in meeting all legal and other requirements.
• Develop and deliver appropriate trainings for water technicians.
• All other duties as specified by the department manager or supervisor.
• Maintain appropriate quantities of spare parts and consumables to ensure continuous operation of water treatment systems.
• Monitors the performance and maintenance of treatment equipment to assure safe and optimum functioning.
• Maintains appropriate levels of chemical inventory to maintain water treatment process, track inventory, order as necessary, and report usage.
• Conducts analytical testing at appropriate stages to ensure compliance.
• Reviews various reports associated with the water treatment process to determine adherence to environmental regulations.
• Evaluates and recommends changes in methods and procedures in assigned area of responsibility.
• Monitor and coordinate reliable operation of deionization unit and cooling towers with outside vendor, Maintenance Department, and Technical Services.
• Collect and submit required samples for analysis by outside laboratory.
• Prepares reports concerning departmental activities.

Waste Management

• Ensures employees safely handle and properly manage the various types of wastes.
• Responsible for proper handling and management of universal waste, non-hazardous waste, and hazardous wastes generated from production processes associated with water generation.
• Coordinates, tracks and reports waste shipments in compliance with applicable environmental and transportation regulations.

 

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!

 Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences.  Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases