Wastewater Treatment Operator - Nights

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
A minimum of 2 years of experience operating industrial wastewater treatment systems
Strong demonstrated experience to maintain 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.