Waste Water Operator 1
About the role
The Wastewater Operator controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and biological systems. Performs tests, maintenance, etc. to ensure proper operation of all wastewater‑related equipment. Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
Responsibilities
- Proper operation of the evaporator.
- Proper operation of plant skimmer.
- Chemical inventory and addition throughout wastewater treatment processes.
- Perform wastewater tests as needed.
- Proper operation of DAF.
- Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes.
- Daily clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
- Monitor MBBRs.
- Service and lube pumps and gearboxes as needed.
- Help maintenance with projects or work in the area of responsibility.
- Monitor aerators and mixers.
- Proper operation of disinfection system.
- Proper operation of all scrubbers and ancillary equipment.
- Proper operation of cooling towers.
- Apply chemicals to sustain a minimum of a 24‑hour period.
- Dump a container of grease solids using a forklift.
- Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 1 year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
- Willingness to obtain a wastewater certificate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Self‑starter who stays busy with constructive work with little supervision.
- Good with math.
- Strong oral communication skills.
- Good penmanship.
About Us
We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.
Equal Opportunity
Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law.