Waste Water Operator 1

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Bastrop, TX is seeking a dedicated Wastewater Operator to control water flows and treat effluent using plant equipment and biological systems.

You will perform tests, conduct maintenance, and support plant operations under the Plant Manager's direction. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year in a rendering facility or production environment, and a willingness to obtain a wastewater certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a rendering facility or production environment.
• Willing to obtain wastewater certificate.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate evaporator and plant equipment as directed.
• Perform wastewater tests and monitor processes.
• Manage chemical inventory and dosing throughout treatment.
• Dumps grease solids using forklift and manage solids handling.
• Support maintenance with projects and tasks in the area of responsibility.
• Monitor aerators, mixers, and disinfection systems.

Skills

Math

Oral communication

Penmanship

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

The Wastewater Operator controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and biological systems. Performs tests, maintenance, etc. to ensure proper operation of all wastewater-related equipment. Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Proper operation of the evaporator.
• Proper operation of plant skimmer.
• Chemical inventory and addition throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Perform wastewater test as needed.
• Proper operation of DAF
• Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes
• Daily clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
• Monitor MBBRs.
• Service and Lube pumps and gearboxes as needed.
• Help maintenance with projects or work in the area of responsibility.
• Monitor aerators and mixers.
• Proper operation of disinfection system.
• Proper operation of all scrubbers and ancillary equipment.
• Proper operation of cooling towers.
• Apply chemicals to sustain a minimum of a 24-hour period.
• Dumps a container of grease solids using a forklift.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1-year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
• Willing to obtain wastewater certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter and stay busy with constructive work with little supervision.
• Good with math.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Good penmanship.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.