Environmental Utility Lead/Wastewater

Western Sugar•Fort Morgan, CO

1d•$26 - $32

About The Position

The Western Sugar Cooperative has a new opportunity for an Environmental Utility Lead / Wastewater Tech in Fort Morgan, Colorado. The position will assume ownership of the maintenance and operation of the facility’s wastewater treatment works. The person who fills this role will be a part of the facility’s environmental team and will be responsible for the implementation of site-specific monitoring and maintenance programs associated with the wastewater treatment works and wastewater lagoons in accordance with in-house best practices/plans and environmental regulation. The preferred candidate is self-motivated, organized, mechanically inclined, and task-oriented to effectively contribute to the overall success of the environmental team. With a hands-on approach, this person must communicate and collaborate with facility management to create a transparent and productive work setting.

Requirements

Must be mechanically inclined; maintenance experience preferred
Safety leader with exemplary behaviors and leadership
Proficient in critical thinking and multi-tasking high priority projects
Good oral and written communication skills
Computer competent (Excel and Word)
Friendly, results oriented, and collaborative
Must be 18 years old or older

Nice To Haves

Experience in wastewater treatment preferred
Colorado Class D or higher Operator Certification preferred
SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Operates a Class B wastewater treatment works and associated sludge handling system with oversight from the facility’s certified Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC).
Monitors quality and effectiveness of wastewater treatment works and associated environmental controls and best management practices (BMPs).
Performs frequent sampling and testing of wastewater and sludge.
Responsible for managing chemical inventory related to wastewater operations and cooling tower.
Maintains good housekeeping of wastewater treatment works and sludge handling building.
Properly preserves all compliance samples in accordance with analytical reference methods.
Routinely uses, calibrates, and maintains analytical instrumentation (i.e. pH, temperature, odor, dissolved oxygen, COD, etc.) per manufacture’s recommendations and site-specific policies and procedures.
Responsible for data entry and QA/QC.
Assists in the preparation of Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).
Responsible for identifying repairs or non-routine maintenance items and implementing basic maintenance repairs, when qualified to do so.
Responsible for performing preventative maintenance routines associated with the wastewater treatment works (i.e. pumps, aerators, gears, belts, etc.).
Responsible for identifying and coordinating repairs or non-routine maintenance items.
Responsible for the management and application of any new treatment technologies identified to promote healthy biological activity, prevent and mitigate potential odors, and prevent or suppress unwanted plant growth.
On a regular basis, verifies that all required monitoring and record keeping related to core-responsibilities is being performed per site-specific policies and procedures.
Must attend routine training and maintain all required certifications, as identified by the site’s Environmental Manager.
Performs other environmental duties as assigned.
Performs all tasks in accordance with environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures, and is responsible for maintaining job-specific certifications and/or licenses as assigned.