Supervisor- Recycling and Wastewater USA (B Crew/PM Shift)

Job Description

The work location for this position is to be determined and will be communicated at the time of offer. Candidates must be willing to relocate to any First Solar location. Relocation assistance may be provided where applicable.

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

Plans and supervises the scheduling of daily work assignments of all wastewater treatment and Recycling personnel. Responsible for training and developing direct reports. Provides clear direction to hourly associates, contractors, and vendors to ensure that First Solar’s standards are being met. Responsible for communicating objectives, systems, and policies to direct reports across four shifts. Responsible for working with the appropriate departments to handle employee relations issues. This position is a frontline plant supervisor position with majority of the work time spent on the plant floor to assist technicians and to manage plant operations in a safe and compliant manner. The position is expected to collaborate with other area supervisors to meet the company goals.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Engineering preferred.
• 5 years in water treatment, environmental, chemistry or related field with 2 years of supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Proven strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong people skills and ability to handle conflicts in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency with wet chemical processes.
• Wastewater treatment capabilities in manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of chemical compatibilities.
• Experience in chemical analyses – both instrumental and wet
• Proven safe handling and experience of industrial chemicals.
• Proven mechanical skills.
• Good understanding of instrument calibration.
• Demonstrate proficiency with mechanical equipment.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Able to interpret and read basic mechanical engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of lab practices, instruments, and equipment.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
  
  

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible to supervise the waste water treatment and recycling associates on four shifts, including time keeping, scheduling, setting goals and discipline.
• Responsible for the operation of the waste water treatment, process water systems and Recycling.
• Develop documentation and training for any process changes.
• Supervises the troubleshooting and servicing of all wastewater and Recycling equipment and is responsible for the preventative maintenance program.
• Responsible to work with Corporate WW/Recycling Engineering to ensure proper hand off of new or modified WWT/UPW and Recycling systems. Including qualification, work instructions, preventive maintenance, and training.
• Manages the timely completion of special projects as required.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement projects.
• Interfaces with other Company and Supplier personnel as required, such as during the ordering of necessary chemicals and materials.
• Creating effective communications to foster team building.
• Strict adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Oversight and understanding of the responsibilities of the WW/Recycling operators to properly manage hazardous waste.
• Responsible for the proper labeling of containers, ensuring they are dated and closed at all times.
• Inform EHS Department of any waste management issues that arise and of any new associates that need to be trained.
  
  

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will report to Manager- WWT/Recycling
• This position has direct reports on four shifts.
  
  

Travel:

• No regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site.
• If hired during plant start up, you will be expected to travel to other First Solar locations for training.
  
  

Estimated Salary Range:

• 67,400 - 96,000, Annually
  
  

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).
  
  

Office Physical Requirements:

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.