WWTP Shift Supervisor

Description

As Shift Supervisor you will ensure the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the wastewater treatment plant during your shift. You will supervise and coach shift operators, manage handovers and shift records, monitor and control operational parameters, lead incident response and corrective actions, and maintain licence and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with EHS/QA, maintenance and contractors to resolve operational issues, support audits and reporting, manage permitting activities and oversee vendors carrying out PMs.

Arcadis is recruiting an experienced, rostered WWTP Shift Supervisor to join a leading pharmaceutical facility in Cork. This is a hands-on, shift-based supervisory role: you will lead and manage shift operators, own shift delivery end-to-end, and be the primary point of accountability for WWTP operations and compliance during your rostered hours. You will also manage external vendors for preventive maintenance and take responsibility for permitting activities.

• Permitting responsibility: prepare/track permit submissions and renewals, ensure permit conditions are met and liaise with regulators as required.
• Record-keeping & continuous improvement: maintain accurate shift logs of performance, maintenance and compliance data; contribute to SOP development and process improvement initiatives.
• Incident management: respond to alarms and operational upsets, implement containment and corrective actions, and apply A3/root-cause problem solving.
• Lead shift operations: manage and mentor shift operators, conduct handovers, assign duties and make operational decisions.
• Permit-to-work & EHS systems: ensure accurate application of permit-to-work procedures, enforce EHS standards on shift and lead/support audits and inspections.
• Vendor & contractor management: plan and supervise external vendors for PMs, coordinate contractor works, verify quality of execution and close-out documentation.
• Inspections & audits: support regulatory inspections and internal audits, prepare records and ensure timely reporting.
• Maintenance support: coordinate with maintenance teams, support troubleshooting of electrical and control systems, and manage WWTP spare parts, purchasing and deliveries.
• Monitor and optimise WWTP operations: oversee chemical dosing, filtration, aeration and other treatment processes to maintain plant performance and licence compliance.
• Act as back up for WWTP Lead as required
• Own compliance on shift: ensure adherence to EPA licence limits, GMP, SOPs and site standards; conduct JSAs and maintain compliance documentation.

Requirements

Arcadis are seeking a WWTP Shift Supervisor to support day to day operations at a leading pharmaceutical facility in Cork

• Certifications in water treatment operations (e.g., IWTO, EPA) an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ practical experience in wastewater or water treatment operations (industrial or municipal).
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Chemical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Wastewater Treatment or significant experience working within a WWTP without a 3rd level qualification
• Proven minimum 3 years in a supervisory/management role, ideally in a shift-based operations environment.
• Project management experience.
• Strong understanding and proven application of permit-to-work systems, EHS standards and audit processes.
• Practical knowledge of water treatment processes, operational controls and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with SAP for asset and maintenance management.
• Experience supporting inspections, regulatory reporting and licence management.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance