Team Leader Environment

Lamb Weston•Park Rapids, MN

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About The Position

Lamb Weston is hiring a Team Leader Environment in Park Rapids, Minnesota. Under the general supervision of the department manager, this role conducts operations at the company’s Class A wastewater treatment facility and coordinates operations and workplans for operations and maintenance personnel. The role also supports procedures for uninterrupted operation and maintenance of the pretreatment/headworks facility. The position manages the biological nutrient removal wastewater treatment facility and coordinates irrigation of plant effluent to permitted application sites in accordance with discharge limits and agronomic rates. It monitors and controls plant production and potable water systems, supports appropriation monitoring and regulatory data collection, and participates in sustainability work focused on water efficiency, energy efficiency, and waste reduction. Entry-level applicants are expected to develop within the role by pursuing education and testing to upgrade state licensing, with increased responsibilities and incremental pay tied to licensing status. The Team Leader supervises wastewater plant operators, contractors, and farmer relations; oversees wastewater, drinking water, and process water treatment operations; and helps ensure permit compliance. The role coordinates maintenance, inspections, sampling, laboratory analysis, compliance reporting, budget management, and capital planning. It also works with the Energy and Environmental Manager and participates in continuous improvement to optimize system performance and reduce costs. The role requires work in office, manufacturing operations, and environmental control systems. It may involve off-shift work or facility outage periods, exposure to varying temperatures and challenging manufacturing conditions, and physical activity including lifting, climbing stairs, and working around or beneath equipment.

Requirements

Progressive experience in the water or wastewater field, or 0–3 years of environmental, sustainability, regulatory compliance, or related experience as listed in the basic qualifications.
A Minnesota Wastewater Operators certificate or ability to obtain licensing within one year of employment.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Strong English skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Strong computer capabilities, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and SAP.
Ability to apply math skills to manage systems.
Knowledge of operational practices and equipment used for wastewater and water treatment systems.
Ability to learn and understand safe operating procedures, chemical safety, and spill prevention practices.
Ability to learn and understand environmental permit conditions and what is necessary to demonstrate compliance.
Understanding of food processing sanitation and quality control needs in manufacturing consumer food products.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, move up and down stairs throughout the shift, and perform the physical activities described for the work environment.
Ability to work in office environments, manufacturing operations, and environmental control systems.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and turning; repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements; and work with hands and arms overhead or in/under equipment.
Manual dexterity, coordination, and balance to work at ground level and in high places.
Ability to operate work-related equipment.
Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

Degree in water technology, engineering, biology, or agronomy.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems, including anaerobic and aerobic biological treatment with biological nutrient removal, as well as primary, secondary, and chemical treatment.
Knowledge and experience in environmental laboratory methods and practices.
Previous experience with laboratory accreditation.
Ability to interpret process control testing and laboratory results and use the data to apply corrective action to wastewater treatment processes.
General knowledge of environmental regulations, including wastewater, air pollution control, spill control, and stormwater regulations.
Good presentation skills.
Experience using computerized maintenance management systems.
Working knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct operations of the company’s Class A wastewater treatment facility.
Coordinate operations and develop workplans for operations and maintenance personnel.
Support development of SOPs for uninterrupted operation and maintenance of the pretreatment/headworks facility.
Operate and maintain a biological nutrient removal wastewater treatment facility.
Coordinate irrigation of plant effluent to permitted application sites in accordance with discharge limits and agronomic rates.
Monitor and control facility production and potable water systems and conduct appropriation monitoring.
Collect and monitor data for regulatory programs.
Supervise wastewater plant operators, contractors, and farmer relations.
Manage, monitor, track, and oversee wastewater treatment system operations and oversee drinking water and process water treatment systems.
Understand wastewater permit regulations and guidelines for operation and discharge.
Schedule or conduct corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, and inspections of facility equipment.
Develop and implement procedures and workplans for wastewater facility maintenance and operations.
Coordinate with farm operators on scheduling and distribution of process water for land application.
Coordinate and schedule sample collection and data analysis with company-certified or contract laboratory personnel.
Manage analytical data and conduct QA/QC review.
Manage the water/wastewater maintenance budget, including development of budget line items.
Work with the Environmental Manager to complete periodic compliance reporting.
Use information management software to track and document compliance task completion.
Participate in sustainability activities supporting water efficiency, energy efficiency, and waste reduction.
Support environmental program management and assist the Energy and Environmental Manager as necessary.
Participate in capital planning to ensure water/wastewater system needs are addressed in a timely manner.
Implement continuous improvement activities to optimize system performance and reduce costs.
Pursue education and testing to upgrade required state licensing as applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs, including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid time off
401(k) plan with company contributions
Financial planning services
Employee stock purchase program
Health Savings Accounts
Life and accident insurance
Family-friendly employee events
Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services