Wastewater Treatment Operator - Days

Dawn Foods • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wastewater Treatment Coordinator is responsible for the safe operation, monitoring, optimization, and maintenance of the facility’s industrial wastewater treatment system supporting a high-strength, 24-hour food manufacturing operation. The coordinator ensures compliance with wastewater discharge permits and environmental regulations while maximizing treatment efficiency, equipment reliability, and safe operations. The role requires laboratory testing, process control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with Maintenance, Production, Quality, and EHS teams.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification required, minimum level II
• At least 2 years of experience operating industrial wastewater treatment systems
• Strong demonstrated experience maintaining pumps, motors, valves, systems, and instrumentation
• Working knowledge of alert and notification systems, laboratory testing procedures, and wastewater chemistry
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to regulatory compliance
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals
• Proficient with computers, EHS programs, and Microsoft Office programs
• Must be able to work independently in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Ability to work and engage with all levels of stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
• Food and beverage manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize the wastewater treatment process, including equalization tank, DAF systems, biological treatment (MBBR technology), pumps, blowers, chemical feed systems, sludge handling, and other associated equipment.
• Collect representative samples and perform laboratory analysis as necessary for treatment optimization (pH, COD, BOD, TSS, FOG, and other permit parameters)
• Monitor SCADA/control systems, review trends, respond to alarms, and adjust process conditions.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, instrumentation, sensors, diffusers, and piping.
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance with the Maintenance Department.
• Maintain chemical inventories and safely receive, store, and dose treatment chemicals.
• Complete daily operation logs, laboratory records, calibration records, discharge reports, and other permit documentation.
• Support compliance with wastewater permits, environmental regulations, food safety requirements, and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping and a safe work environment around the wastewater treatment facility.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives to improve treatment performance and operating costs.
• Train maintenance personnel on alarm response during unmanned shift hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
• tuition assistance and educational programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED