Job Description

Job Title: Shift In-charge - Water/Wastewater & Recycling

Role: Engineer I/Engineer II

Reports To: Manager Environment

Basic Job Functions

• The main duties of this position include organizing and supervising the daily work schedules for all technicians who operate in water, wastewater, and recycling treatment.
• The person responsible for this position shall be training & developing the direct reports.
• S/he must provide clear direction to the hourly associates, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with First Solar's standards and Job requirements.
• Responsible for communicating objectives, systems, and policies to direct reports across all shifts.
• Responsible for working with the appropriate departments to handle employee relations issues.
• Responsible for the work time management of all direct reports on both day & night shifts. S/he must work on shift.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible to supervise the frontline plant associates on shifts, including timekeeping scheduling, setting goals, and discipline.
• Responsible for safety & environmental compliance of all direct reports and other associates/ contractors/vendors working in his/her operational area.
• Responsible for ensuring that all technicians deployed for the operations underwent training and actually follow all FS & Local regulatory EHS policies & procedures at all times.
• Responsible for conducting routine area inspections and holding all associates accountable for strict adherence to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Responsible for the overall operation of the process water/wastewater treatment and module recycling systems during his/her operating shifts.
• Ensures that technicians properly operate the UPW/WW/ZLD systems, ensure uninterrupted UPW water to the manufacturing, and follow the process properly to achieve required product quality & effluent standards and maintain Zero Liquid discharge at all times.
• Maintain all routine operations data documents & develop new documentation/training material for any process changes.
• Supervises the troubleshooting and servicing of all plant equipment and is responsible for complying with the preventative maintenance program.
• Responsible to work with corporate & local plant engineering teams to ensure proper hand-off of new or modified WWT/UPW/RCY systems. Including qualification, work instructions, preventive maintenance, and training.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement projects.
• Interfaces with internal & external personnel to ensure that all necessary consumable items (chemicals, spare parts & other materials) are available in a timely manner to support plant operations.
• Demonstrate positive attitude, coach, direct reports & create an environment to foster team building.
• Manages the timely completion of special projects as required.
• Shall own prepare & implement Standard Operating/training Procedures for UPW, WWTP, ZLD, RCY & CWM
• To ensure inventory of supplies like chemicals, spare parts, and consumables stocks are well maintained for uninterrupted plant operations
• Examine and troubleshoot yield and reliability issues that arise from UPW by collaborating with manufacturing & engineering for continuous operations
• Handle all routine/ unannounced inspections of site environmental control systems from regulatory authorities to ensure 100% compliance, any non-compliances have to be bought to the notice of the manager immediately
• Take the lead on all process improvement activities and oversee project contractors and vendors to ensure that the process modifications are been accomplished safely, on time, and within the budget.
• Handle Environmental related compliance requirements on air, water & waste emissions, and management.
• Safety and environmental compliance performance of the construction team during projects and on continuous operations has to be ensured
• Develop, evaluate & implement novel approaches to continuously improve water, wastewater & recycling plant processes to support solar panel manufacturing operations;
• Manage process effluent stream quality and coordinate process water consumption studies to support waste minimization & overall water consumption reduction projects;
• Train operations crew to troubleshoot chemical process problems and manage the implementation of corrective actions to improve process efficiency, product quality, and plant operating cost reduction;
• Responsible for the overall operation of the process water/wastewater treatment and module recycling systems during his/her operating shifts.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/mechanical engineering with 5-7 years of experience in wastewater treatment (ZLD) operations & maintenance and waste management.
• Skills to understand the PID drawings, detail engineering details, BOQs of electrical, mechanical, civil, process controls, etc.
• Strong in people management and should be able to lead a team of technicians
• Project management experience (erection & commissioning of water, and wastewater treatment facilities) along with control of project schedule & financial budget
• Experience in managing consultants, vendors, and contractors in chemical processes and design upgrades
• Expertise in Legal requirements for wastewater, air & waste emissions
• Interpretation of lab analysis and chemical consumption optimization without affecting the quality (analysis & process improvement skills)
• New plant start-up, process troubleshooting & hazardous material handling experience.
• Project management for chemical processes and/or mechanical systems, including managing scope, schedule, and cost.
• Solar panel recycling operational knowledge (preferred)
• Strong mechanical and process control aptitude with troubleshooting skills
• Fluent computer skills in (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Access, and preferred AutoCAD)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in English & Tamil languages

Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day

• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, push or pull on a seldom basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 27 pounds frequently
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively frequently
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist frequently
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron, and arm guards)
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment

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First Solar is leading the world's sustainable energy future. We are an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries of the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants. Our cost-advantaged solar technology boasts the smallest carbon footprint, lowest life cycle water use, and fastest energy payback in the industry. We are delivering solutions to the world's most pressing challenges including climate change, energy security, water scarcity, and the unsustainable growing consumption of natural resources. At First Solar, you will feel valued, appreciated and challenged, working side-by-side with some of the top minds in the industry. You will be regularly updated on the company's goals, progress and achievements. First Solar maintains a culture where all associates work together to lead the world's sustainable energy future. We believe in employee engagement, collaboration, well-being and productivity for all generations and emerging work styles.We're changing the world. Now, let us start with yours. First Solar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. First Solar's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by application country, federal, state or local laws; the company prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.