Lead Wastewater Treatment Certified Operator

Evonik group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Group is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Certified Operator in Lafayette, IN to assure 24/7/365 compliance and operation of pretreatment, wastewater and associated systems. You will support regulatory reporting, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with engineers, maintenance, and operations teams.

The role requires ten years of industrial wastewater experience, Indiana D Wastewater Certification, and strong communication with a focus on documentation and

Qualifications

• Strong communication, analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and mechanical aptitude demonstrated in reporting and documentation.
• Ten years of wastewater treatment or related industrial operations experience with Indiana Class D Wastewater Certification.
• High school diploma required; technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site's Certified Operator, ensuring compliance with NPDES, Title V, Pharma MACT, and other applicable environmental regulations while maintaining accurate regulatory reporting and permit requirements.
• Provide operational and technical support for wastewater and stormwater treatment systems, using performance data to optimize system reliability, compliance, and environmental stewardship.
• Lead regulatory audits, inspections, permitting activities, investigations, corrective actions, and change management initiatives to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Support environmental operations through the effective use of business systems, including ESTER, TrackWise, Regulus, ELADIN, and SAP.
• Drive process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and safety enhancements while maintaining awareness of departmental budget objectives.
• Collaborate with engineers, maintenance personnel, contractors, and operations teams to execute projects, maintenance activities, and environmental control initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for wastewater treatment by developing procedures, delivering training, facilitating knowledge transfer, and supporting operator licensing and continuing education programs.
• Maintain compliance with plant safety policies and promote safe work practices across all environmental control operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Tools

SAP

DeltaV

Microsoft Office

Job description

Evonik Group is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Certified Operator in Lafayette, IN to assure 24/7/365 compliance and operation of pretreatment, wastewater and associated systems. You will support regulatory reporting, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with engineers, maintenance, and operations teams.

The role requires ten years of industrial wastewater experience, Indiana D Wastewater Certification, and strong communication with a focus on documentation and