Waste Water Operator 1

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Linville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Wastewater Operator to manage water flows and operate plant equipment and biological systems. You will perform tests, oversee chemical dosing, and coordinate with maintenance and the Plant Manager.

This role requires at least a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant experience; there is opportunity to pursue a wastewater certificate. On-site work in Virginia with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Proper operation of evaporator.
• Proper operation of plant skimmer.
• Chemical inventory and addition throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Perform wastewater test as needed.
• Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Monitor aerators and mixers.
• Disinfection system operation.
• Dumps a container of grease solids using a forklift.

Skills

Math skills

Oral communication

Penmanship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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

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.