Sr Spec Waste Water Pre Treatment Plant

Hershey • Lancaster, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Hershey’s Y&S Lancaster plant, you will help keep a high-speed manufacturing operation running safely, reliably, and in compliance with environmental requirements. You will operate and support the waste water pre-treatment and reverse osmosis water systems, coordinate defined technical work, and partner with plant operations, engineering, maintenance, EHS, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Your work will protect plant continuity, the surrounding environment, and our ability to make more moments of goodness.

Requirements

• 1+ years of relevant experience in waste water treatment, water systems, environmental compliance, industrial utilities, manufacturing operations, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Working knowledge of waste water treatment and reverse osmosis water system operating principles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, system data, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong computer, documentation, communication, assessment, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Pennsylvania DEP Wastewater Operator certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, test, inspect, and document waste water pre-treatment and reverse osmosis water systems, including system readings, treatment conditions, anaerobic reactor performance, and biogas operations.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, identify root causes, coordinate corrective actions, and support maintenance and defined segments of improvement projects to strengthen reliability and operational efficiency.
• Maintain required operating records, discharge parameters, permits, reports, and maintenance documentation in accordance with company and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Coordinate residual, hazardous, and non-hazardous waste removal and support recycling activities that reduce waste sent to landfill.
• Support environmental and safety programs, including stormwater monitoring, spill response, confined space, asbestos, and radiation safety activities, as assigned.
• Work effectively with internal teams, on-site contractors, auditors, inspectors, and external agencies, and provide required training or documentation support.
• Participate in an alternating on-call and weekend schedule and provide schedule flexibility to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
• Competitive pay
• Annual incentive opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Flexible ways of working where applicable
• Career development programs
• Learning opportunities
• Internal mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior