Wastewater Treatment Specialist
Tenneco•Napoleon, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Wastewater Treatment Specialist supports the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the plant’s wastewater treatment processes. This role serves as the plant’s primary subject matter resource for wastewater treatment while also supporting broader environmental compliance activities across the facility. The position works closely with operations, maintenance, and EHS to monitor system performance, maintain compliance, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement. This position will report directly to Napoleon EHSS Manager.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, industrial technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience in wastewater treatment, environmental compliance, utilities, or plant environmental operations required
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment preferred
- Working knowledge of wastewater treatment systems, sampling, testing, and environmental compliance requirements
- Familiarity with wastewater permits, discharge requirements, inspections, and reporting practices preferred
- Strong understanding of wastewater treatment operations and environmental compliance practices
- Ability to collect, interpret, and maintain accurate operating data, logs, and compliance records
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and follow-through skills
- Ability to work effectively across operations, maintenance, and EHS teams
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify issues and support timely resolution
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic reporting systems
Responsibilities
- Support the daily operation and monitoring of the plant’s wastewater treatment systems to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant performance
- Serve as the plant’s primary specialist for wastewater treatment processes, testing, reporting, and process support
- Monitor wastewater treatment equipment, chemical usage, flow conditions, sampling activity, and system performance
- Collect, document, and maintain wastewater treatment logs, operating records, inspection documents, and compliance reports
- Perform routine sampling, testing, and reporting in accordance with plant procedures, permit requirements, and regulatory standards
- Identify process issues, compliance concerns, or equipment problems and support timely corrective action
- Partner with operations, maintenance, and EHS teams to troubleshoot wastewater-related issues and sustain plant performance
- Coordinate or support preventive maintenance activities for wastewater treatment equipment and related systems
- Assist with environmental inspections, audits, permit requirements, and regulatory follow-up actions
- Support other plant environmental programs and activities as assigned, including recordkeeping, inspections, compliance tracking, waste handling coordination, and environmental improvement efforts
- Maintain a high standard of safety, environmental compliance, documentation accuracy, and operational discipline
- Support continuous improvement efforts that strengthen wastewater treatment performance, reliability, and compliance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
