Senior Wastewater Operations Leader (Travel 50%)

Conagra Brands; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to optimize wastewater treatment across its manufacturing network. You will lead lagoon, dissolved air flotation, neutralization and equalization processes, analyze data, and guide operator training to ensure best-in-class operations.

The role requires a BS in environmental/engineering, 5+ years in industrial wastewater, SCADA and lab experience, and strong communication skills. Travel ~50% to various sites nationwide is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental/chemical/civil engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience in operation and optimization of industrial or municipal wastewater systems.
• Experience with lagoon treatment, dissolved air flotation, neutralization and equalization processes.
• Experience interpreting operational data, identifying trends, and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience with SCADA systems, laboratory testing, and process control strategies.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Wastewater solids management and agricultural land application preferred.
• Wastewater operator certification or Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer designation preferred.
• Willing to travel 50%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on wastewater treatment process design, control, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and EHS teams to evaluate system modifications and upgrades.
• Lead monitoring and optimization of lagoon treatment, DAF, equalization, and neutralization systems.
• Evaluate biological and chemical treatment performance through sampling, lab analysis, and data trending.
• Develop operational playbooks and standardized procedures across the network.
• Travel to multiple sites to identify and implement process improvements that optimize treatment efficiency, energy use, and chemical consumption.
• Support daily operation of pumps, aerators, clarifiers, and other treatment infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with all wastewater permits and environmental regulations.
• Establish standards for logs, sampling records, and performance reporting.
• Support permit applications, renewals, and regulatory inspections.
• Develop and deliver training for operators and plant personnel on system operation, safety, and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (ENV/CHEM/CIVIL/Environmental Science)

Tools

SCADA systems

Laboratory analysis tools

Wastewater treatment equipment

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to optimize wastewater treatment across its manufacturing network. You will lead lagoon, dissolved air flotation, neutralization and equalization processes, analyze data, and guide operator training to ensure best-in-class operations.

The role requires a BS in environmental/engineering, 5+ years in industrial wastewater, SCADA and lab experience, and strong communication skills. Travel ~50% to various sites nationwide is expected.