Specialist, Environmental (CDT)

C&D Technologies, Inc.; Attica (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Battery Company in Indiana is seeking an Environmental Technician to monitor and inspect facility operations for permit compliance. The role supports NPDES, IWP, and storm water programs, conducts sampling, and assists with reporting, training, and cross-training of staff to maintain regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include daily walk‑around inspections, data entry, and on-call support for wastewater treatment and spill events.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in a related field is required.
• State of Indiana Class B WWT license is required.
• Minimum three years in maintenance or equipment troubleshooting.
• Strong written and oral communication and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect daily facility areas for environmental compliance and permit adherence.
• Ensure NPDES, Storm water, and related permits are followed and documented.
• Record daily out-falls and monitor as needed; collect rainwater samples during storms.
• Prepare and document sample shipments and monthly WWTP flow reports.
• Develop and maintain Waste Profiles; respond to spill conditions.
• Assist with Pollution Prevention plans and cross-train peers.
• Attend trainings for NPDES, IWP, Storm water; support environmental admin.
• Manage chemicals and delivery systems for cooling towers; on-call 24/7.

Skills

Data entry

Written & oral communication

Maintenance experience

Appropriate safety practices

Education

Two-year degree in related field

Class B WWT license (Indiana)

Job description

1. Position Summary:

Monitors and conducts inspections required by facility permitting. Follows work instructions and verbal instructions for tasks related to inspection, monitoring, and corrective actions related to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment (IWP) Permit. Performs some duties related to Storm water, NPDES, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and IWP permit programs.

2. Specific Responsibilities:

• a. Conduct daily environmental facility walk around inspection of out-falls, control equipment, roof, and RCRA storage and surrounding grounds.
• b. Assure all compliance with NPDES, Storm water, and NPDES Permits pertaining to process effluent.
• c. Conduct and record daily visible out-falls and monitor as needed.
• d. Conduct rainwater sampling during storm events. Package and properly document samples and ship to laboratory. (See attached “DMRs” document).
• e. Document daily WWTP flow (Memtek) and prepare monthly reports to State and Federal Agencies. (Again, reference “DMRs” document).
• f. Develop and maintain Waste Profiles.
• g. Be prepared to respond to spill conditions that effect any plant out-fall.
• h. Provide and maintain Pollution Prevention Plan and opportunities. This includes procedures, training, interaction with facility personnel, etc.
• i. Cross train other Environmental Technicians and maintain cross training in their functions.
• j. Attend training sessions for NPDES, IWP, Storm water, etc. to maintaining Class “B” Wastewater Operators License.
• k. Otherwise, support Environmental Administrator as needed to attain complete compliance with NPDES and IWP permits.
• l. Manage chemicals and chemical delivery system for cooling towers.
• m. On call 24 hours a day/7 days a week for any potential problems with Wastewater Treatment or spill.
• n. All other duties, responsibilities, functions and tasks as assigned.

3. Supervision

No supervisory responsibility

4. Accountability

• a. Decisions made or actions taken on own authority.
  • i. Recommend to management when equipment needs repair or replaced.
  • ii. Discuss problem areas with maintenance, Environmental Administrator, other Environmental Technicians, etc., as needed to come to a workable solution in order to maintain permit and regulatory compliance.
• b. Decisions/actions that require support of associates or higher approval:
  • i. New policies and procedures.
  • ii. Corrective action required.
  • iii. Program expenditures.

5. Minimum Qualifications (education, skills, knowledge, experience, etc.)

Two-year degree in related field Class “B” WWT license from the State of Indiana Minimum threes year’s work experience in maintenance or equipment troubleshooting Written and oral communication skills Ability to enter data on computer

6. Working Conditions

Performance of responsibilities of position occurs in a manufacturing office environment and on the production floor or exterior areas of the facility. Safety hazards and environmental conditions may require the use of personal protective equipment. Individual may need to be available for weekend work or on call depending on situation. This position requires the use of standard office equipment (telephone, fax, photocopy machine, personal computer, printer), lifting up to 50 pounds, and may involve climbing ladders. Some travel may be required in this position.

7. Other Relevant Job Information

a. Comply with C&D’s Code of Business Conduct. if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Powering the world is rapidly changing. C&D / Trojan (C&D Technologies, Inc., and Trojan Battery Company, LLC) is a leading global producer of energy storage solutions driven by technology and innovation. We share a common vision and work as one team supporting each other across a collaborative and dynamic organization.