Team Leader Environment
About The Position
The Team Leader Environment operates Lamb Weston’s Class A wastewater treatment facility under the general supervision of the department manager. The position coordinates operations and develops workplans for operations and maintenance personnel, supporting the uninterrupted operation and maintenance of the pretreatment/headworks facility. The role also oversees biological nutrient removal wastewater treatment, irrigation of plant effluent to permitted application sites, and monitoring of facility production, potable water, and appropriation systems. The position supervises wastewater plant operators, contractors, and farmer relations; oversees wastewater, drinking water, and process water treatment systems; and ensures operations comply with wastewater permits and discharge requirements. It coordinates maintenance, inspections, sampling, laboratory analysis, compliance records, budgeting, and reporting. The role also supports environmental sustainability, capital planning, and continuous improvement activities. Entry-level applicants are expected to progress within the position by completing education and testing to upgrade required Minnesota state licensing, with increased responsibility and incremental pay levels for each licensing status. The work includes office, manufacturing, and environmental-control-system environments, with possible off-shift work or work during facility outages.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Zero to three years of environmental, sustainability, regulatory compliance, or related experience.
- Minnesota Wastewater Operators certificate or ability to obtain licensing within one year of employment.
- Strong English skills.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Strong computer capabilities, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and SAP.
- Ability to apply mathematics skills to manage systems.
- Ability to learn and understand safe operating procedures, chemical safety, and spill prevention practices.
- Ability to learn environmental permit conditions and how to demonstrate compliance with each condition.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, move up and down stairs throughout the shift, and perform the physical activities required in manufacturing and environmental-control-system settings.
- Ability to work in or under equipment, with hands and arms overhead, and at ground level or in high places.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in water technology, engineering, biology, or agronomy.
- Progressive experience in the water or wastewater field.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment systems, including anaerobic and aerobic biological treatment with biological nutrient removal, primary and secondary treatment, 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 data to apply corrective actions 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.
- Knowledge of operational practices and equipment used for wastewater and water treatment systems.
- Understanding of food-processing sanitation and quality-control needs in consumer food manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct operations of the company’s Class A wastewater treatment facility.
- Supervise wastewater plant operators, contractors, and farmer relations.
- Manage, monitor, track, and oversee wastewater treatment operations, as well as drinking water and process water treatment systems.
- Understand and comply with wastewater permit regulations and discharge guidelines.
- Schedule or conduct corrective and preventive maintenance and inspections to support reliable, uninterrupted facility operations.
- Develop and implement procedures and workplans for wastewater facility operations and maintenance.
- Coordinate with farm operators on scheduling and distribution of process water for land application.
- Coordinate sampling and data analysis with company-certified laboratory personnel or contract laboratories.
- Manage analytical data and conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews.
- Manage the water/wastewater maintenance budget and develop related 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 needed.
- Participate in capital planning to ensure water and wastewater system needs are addressed.
- Implement continuous improvement activities to optimize system performance and reduce costs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
- Health Reimbursement Accounts
- Companywide well-being 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
- Compensation and bonus incentive programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
