DAF Operator

Inolex; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Inolex is seeking a DAF Operator in Charlotte, NC to operate and maintain wastewater treatment systems and ensure compliance. The role involves daily process control, sampling, and coordination with operations for safe, compliant discharge.

Responsibilities include working with production teams, ordering chemicals, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates should have 3–5 years in production or wastewater roles and some certifications such as wastewater certification, DOT, or RCRA preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.
• Ability to read manuals and maintain records.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment processes.
• Take weekly chemical inventory for DAF operation.
• Communicate with vendors to order chemicals as needed.
• Perform routine sampling to ensure permit compliance.
• Maintain and clean wastewater system and surrounding area.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues.

Skills

pH control

water treatment

equipment troubleshooting

communication

MS Office

Education

Wastewater Certification

DOT training

RCRA training

Tools

Pumps

pH probes

Valves

HMI

Job description

Brief Description

Shift: Sunday - Thursday: 1:30pm - 9:30pm

Duties/Responsibilities

• Works closely and communicates with production teams to ensure proper water treatment operation.
• Take a weekly inventory of chemicals that will be used to operate the DAF.
• Communicate with vendors to order chemicals as needed.
• Performs necessary and preventative maintenance to the wastewater system.
• Maintain and clean wastewater system and the surrounding environment to maintain its integrity.
• Monitor water treatment processes and inspect equipment regularly.
• Perform routine sampling of the effluent water to ensure permit compliance.
• Monitor and maintain daily flow readings.
• Work with outside vendors(s) to schedule and maintain consistent DAF sludge disposal.
• Be able to start and stop the process and equipment safely and without supervision.
• Interact with the HMI to control chemical dosing, operate equipment, and respond to alarms.
• Perform jar tests, as needed, to determine proper chemical dosing.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues as needed.
• Safely handle and store chemicals.
• Complete daily checklist for tasks pertaining to cleanliness and reliability of the wastewater unit.
• Complete weekly Tank 4-9 DMAPA scrubber sampling as well as dropping and recharging the scrubber.
• Complete weekly pH calibration.
• Complete daily shift report documenting critical events, totalizer readings, and sample results.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure washes are dropped to the proper tanks.
• Perform plant walkthroughs to ensure sumps are in good condition.
• Work with EHS department as needed for regulatory/sampling compliance.
• Coordinate with third parties as needed during sampling weeks
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of pH and what affects it.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to write procedures.
• Ability to read and understand manuals and maintain proper records.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently.
• Ability to identify key details.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Education And Experience

• 3 – 5 years’ experience preferably in production/process area of specialty chemical products or wastewater processing.
• Wastewater Certification strongly preferred.
• DOT training preferred.
• RCRA training preferred.
• Plant Operation knowledge.
• Experience operating pumps, agitators, pH probes, valves, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting process equipment including pumps, instruments, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Located partially in an outdoor production environment and partially in an indoor production environment.
• Appropriate PPE for each setting required.
• Must be able to effectively move between wastewater unit and QC laboratory to deliver samples.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Exposure to various chemicals and compounds.
• Operate a forklift.
• Ability to work weekends and, as needed, respond to call-ins on off days.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds; squatting and kneeling.

Summary

The DAF Operator will report to the DAF Supervisor, or anyone of like status. The DAF Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment system. This position will treat the wastewater generated by the plant to be compliant for discharge to the City of Charlotte Water working to constantly improve site safety, process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.