Job Details

Job Location
Hayward CA Facility - Hayward, CA

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$29.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
Day Shift

Wastewater Lead

The Wastewater Lead is a position within the Wastewater/Lab team. You will work with the Wastewater Supervisor and all employees within the Wastewater department and must have deep knowledge of chemical operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Wastewater Lead will work with the Wastewater Supervisor to develop a continuous improvement plan and develop new hires with hands-on training and through training/certification in our HRIS system (PayCom). The ideal candidate has analytical and critical thinking abilities and can evaluate and interpret information and procedures to make timely decisions while functioning in a fast-paced, changing work environment. You must possess organizational skills to meet deadlines.

You will be responsible for treating waste from processes and chemical waste, chemical analysis of tank compositions, filtration and changing chemicals or solutions in the chemical tanks, neutralizing solids from the chemical tanks, and maintaining the chemical tanks and the waste treatment area.

Essential duties include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Master all Lab Tech and Chemist responsibilities, stepping in to assist with any process, including Wastewater lab instruments, while ensuring effective team workflow, particularly in the Wastewater area.
• Assist in managing communications within the team and across departments, prioritizing tasks, ensuring deadlines are met, and maintaining updated documentation.
• Monitor and review data trends, such as instrument performance, part pass/fail rates, and inventory usage, while addressing deviations and working with engineering to establish baseline data.
• Represent the Chem Ops/Wastewater Lab in meetings, presentations, and external communications, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting continuous improvement.
• Handle emergencies, unscheduled shut-downs, and scheduled maintenance, coordinating with the Lab Manager and plant operations to create action plans and ensure smooth workflow.
• Maintain equipment, ensure proper calibration and operation, and mentor staff on safety procedures and correct equipment usage.
• Participate in periodic training, uphold quality standards, supervise quality control, and inspect staff work to ensure cleanliness, safety, and compliance with established protocols.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily lab tasks, manage multiple projects, and maintain clear communication with team members.

Safety:

Employee will be trained on general safety requirements at the time of hire and specific requirements within this team during the first 90 days of hire. Will be trained to follow all general safety requirements at Pentagon Technologies, as well as specific safety requirements within the Wastewater and Chemical team. Employee will be sent to 24 HAZWOPER Training for Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility Workers.

Work Environment:

Must be able to function well in an office environment. Must also be able to work in a controlled chemical and wastewater environment. Must also be able to perform in a laboratory environment. Persons who are sensitive to chemical environments with such medical conditions as asthma, allergies, or extreme sensitivity to chemicals may not be considered as good candidates for this position. Able to travel to the various Pentagon Technologies Facilities as required.

Physical Demands:

Must pass Company required screening tests. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand, reach with hands and arms and perform light routine office work, which includes computer workstation usage. Should be able to pick-up 35 lbs on occasional or regular basis.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree in Science preferred. Relevant experience in wastewater may be considered in lieu of education.
• Supervisory or management experience a plus.
• Worked in an Analytical Laboratory environment for 3+ years
• Hazardous Materials Handling and Disposition training, 24-Hour HAZWOPER training, respirator training, and local and state required training
• Basic math skills to process inventory, counting, time allocation, and perform complex calculations to verify chemistry concentrations.
• Ability to read and comprehend internal documents such as SOPs, work order travelers, inventory records, logs and general company records and applicable regulatory requirements.

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