Environmental & Wastewater Operations Leader

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Rose Hill (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking an Environment Manager to ensure permit compliance, oversee wastewater treatment, and manage boiler operations for our North Carolina facility.

The role focuses on improving environmental performance and coordinating with plant management to meet regulatory and company standards. The position requires supervisory experience, knowledge of environmental systems, and the ability to lead safety initiatives while operating across day, night, or weekend shifts as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Wastewater Operator Certification (GA) or ability to obtain certification.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of environmental systems, equipment, and operating procedures.
• Proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures OSHA safety policies are followed at all times.
• Supervises production operators in boiler operations, wastewater treatment, and air treatment equipment.
• Leads and trains staff; implements SOPs for environmental and utility systems.
• Develops and implements CIP schedules for scrubbers and equipment, balancing production needs.
• Collects and analyzes daily environmental data; makes operating recommendations.
• Prepares state and federal environmental permit submittals for General Manager.
• Ensures facility adheres to company environmental policies.
• Mentors staff; works in a fast-paced environment; may work off-shift as needed.
• Forecasts needs, sources through bids, maintains spare parts inventory.
• Provides technical guidance on wastewater lagoons, scrubbers, and land application systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Wastewater Operator Certification (GA)

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking an Environment Manager to ensure permit compliance, oversee wastewater treatment, and manage boiler operations for our North Carolina facility.

The role focuses on improving environmental performance and coordinating with plant management to meet regulatory and company standards. The position requires supervisory experience, knowledge of environmental systems, and the ability to lead safety initiatives while operating across day, night, or weekend shifts as