Wastewater Plant Operator
About The Position
Darigold is seeking an experienced and motivated Wastewater Plant Operator to join the team at its Boise Production Plant. The operator will run the site’s wastewater treatment system and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal discharge permits. Any deviations or compliance issues must be promptly reported to the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager. The role requires open availability and flexibility to work different shifts. The operator will conduct routine equipment observations and basic servicing, collect and analyze wastewater samples, review operational data for anomalies, and calibrate discharge monitoring equipment and process-control instrumentation. Under the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager’s direction, the operator will work with plant management and the production team to evaluate process discharges and help control and reduce pretreatment-system upsets. The role also involves safe work practices, developing knowledge of anaerobic digester operations and industrial pretreatment permits, and other duties assigned by the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a technical field such as environmental science, wastewater treatment, chemistry, biology, or a related discipline, and/or five years of experience in industrial wastewater operations. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience with anaerobic digesters, dissolved air flotation, and waste activated sludge.
- Wastewater process knowledge sufficient to troubleshoot.
- Ability to interpret trends in Dissolved Oxygen, Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids, Ammonia, and Volatile Acids/Partial Alkalinity.
- Mechanical and technical skills related to equipment.
- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Ability to analyze data and write reports.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts.
- Open availability and flexibility to work different shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Level 1 or Level 2 Wastewater Operator by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL).
Responsibilities
- Operate the site’s wastewater treatment system effectively.
- Control critical compliance functions related to permit terms and conditions, operational requirements, asset management, equipment protection, data acquisition, and regulatory reporting.
- Conduct routine observations and basic servicing of critical treatment equipment.
- Collect wastewater-system samples and conduct laboratory analyses to control treatment operations.
- Review data trends and flag anomalies and concerns related to treatment-system operations and compliance.
- Calibrate critical wastewater discharge monitoring equipment and process-control instrumentation to ensure discharges meet permit conditions.
- Under the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager’s direction, conduct process-discharge evaluations with plant management and the production team to control and reduce pretreatment-system upsets.
- Perform wastewater operations safely and follow company safety policies, programs, and procedures.
- Increase knowledge of specialized anaerobic digester operations and NPDES industrial pretreatment permits.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager.
Benefits
- Competitive employer matching for 401(k).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-paid life and disability coverage.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
- Education assistance.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
