Senior Wastewater Treatment Operator (Certified)

Evonik; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik seeks a Wastewater Treatment Certified Operator at our Indiana site to ensure 24/7 operations compliance and manage pretreatment, fermentation, sludge dewatering, and related systems.

You will apply regulatory knowledge (NPDES, Title V, Pharma MACT), provide technical support for wastewater and stormwater treatment, and work with engineers and maintenance to drive improvements and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical degree preferred.
• Ten years of wastewater treatment or related industrial operations experience and an Indiana Class D Wastewater Treatment Certification.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, analytical, troubleshooting, and mechanical aptitude skills with attention to detail in reporting and documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, SAP, DeltaV, or similar process automation systems.

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

Communication

Conflict resolution

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reporting and documentation

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Tools

SAP

DeltaV

Microsoft Office

Job description

Evonik seeks a Wastewater Treatment Certified Operator at our Indiana site to ensure 24/7 operations compliance and manage pretreatment, fermentation, sludge dewatering, and related systems.

You will apply regulatory knowledge (NPDES, Title V, Pharma MACT), provide technical support for wastewater and stormwater treatment, and work with engineers and maintenance to drive improvements and training.