Pacific Coast Producers, a leading private-label food processing company headquartered in Northern California, is seeking a Waste-Water Supervisor for its Cherry Processing operations in The Dalles, Oregon.

The Waste-Water Supervisor will report to the Waste-Water Manager and will be responsible for the daily operations of wastewater treatment facilities in a safe manner and within state and federal discharge guidelines. They will conduct all laboratory testing involved in the operation of the wastewater treatment system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor operations of the wastewater treatment facilities to ensure safe practices and state and federal guidelines are followed.
• Maintain all DEQ and EPA guidelines within the Clean Water Act. Control off-site odors to comply with DEQ guidelines.
• Conduct daily lab testing and manage outsourced testing for DEQ requirements
• Complete monthly DEQ forms and assist WW Manager with required end of year reports.
• Collect, prepare and mail samples to outside lab as directed.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of solids removal system, solids disposal and provide for economical removal of sludge from wastewater.
• Manage ponds to maintain permit compliance while treating continuous and variable production flows.
• Maintain chemical inventories for wastewater use.
• Perform process monitoring and associated documentation.
• Supervise and perform wastewater discharges in compliance with NPDES regulations.
• Ensure that all safety rules are enforced and notify management of any issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized and hazard-free work environment.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Supervises wastewater operators (union).