Wastewater Engineer

3M • Us, IL

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Description Wastewater Engineer Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Wastewater Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Process engineering with primary responsibility of wastewater treatment operations. Must be available for troubleshooting calls from Operations outside typical working hours. Using operations data, optimize treatment effectiveness to achieve internal goals and discharge permit requirements. Conduct process modeling, data analysis, and technical evaluations to improve treatment and cost efficiency. Develop and maintain standard work and process control procedures for wastewater treatment operations. Lead investigation teams as needed to conduct root cause investigations. Support in-house wastewater laboratory and data quality. Provide engineering support to Operations including troubleshooting treatment issues and recommending corrective actions. Support equipment upgrades and capital projects related to wastewater treatment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, environmental or civil Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of engineering in a manufacturing setting or with water treatment processes in a private, public, government or military environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)

Nice To Haves

• Previous wastewater engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting is highly desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerBI, etc).
• Experience with spreadsheet and/or database application programs (such as Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, etc).
• Strong communication skills, and ability to work effectively in teams.
• Ability to distill complex topics into actionable updates for management.

Responsibilities

• Process engineering with primary responsibility of wastewater treatment operations.
• Must be available for troubleshooting calls from Operations outside typical working hours.
• Using operations data, optimize treatment effectiveness to achieve internal goals and discharge permit requirements.
• Conduct process modeling, data analysis, and technical evaluations to improve treatment and cost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain standard work and process control procedures for wastewater treatment operations.
• Lead investigation teams as needed to conduct root cause investigations.
• Support in-house wastewater laboratory and data quality.
• Provide engineering support to Operations including troubleshooting treatment issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Support equipment upgrades and capital projects related to wastewater treatment.

Benefits

• 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially.
• To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees