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Water Resources / Utility Supervisor

Shearer's Foods
flexible benefit account, short term disability, long term disability
United States, Minnesota, Perham
Sep 04, 2025

Water Resources / Utility Supervisor

Your seat at the table



  • Develops an understanding of water train from entry into plant through final disposal to Municipal treatment system.
  • Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to maximize water use efficiency.
  • Oversee the operation and maintenance of pretreatment plant systems and equipment.
  • Oversee the plant utilities (Boilers, Compressed air & the Nitrogen systems)
  • Coordinate sludge hauling, chemical/supplies purchases and maintenance activities.
  • Direct the scheduling, training and daily operations of Water Resources team
  • Ensure effective testing of wastewater and accurate recording of results.
  • Manage data for treatment systems including water consumption, treatment efficiencies, sludge production, and chemical usage.
  • Maintains relationships with vendors, suppliers and regulatory agencies including chemical suppliers, sludge haulers/users, municipal officials.
  • Develops strategies to improve treatment processes and equipment to economically meet effluent requirements as defined in discharge permit.


What you bring to the table



  • Ability to perform work with minimal supervision.
  • Capable of managing complex issues, referring only the most difficult problems to higher-level staff.
  • (Preferred) - Class C or above MPCA wastewater license (or equivalent).
  • (Preferred) Minimum of 5 years of experience in wastewater treatment.
  • Understanding of screening, chemical physical separation, sludge presses, pumping and mechanical systems, instrumentation, and basic wastewater lab analysis.
  • Proficient computer skills, particularly in Excel and Word.


Competencies:



  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Strong analytical thinking skills
  • Self-direction and initiative
  • Effective planning skills
  • Leadership and personnel management capabilities


We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer's, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!

Note: Shearer's does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Shearer's is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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