Waste Water Operator 2

Darling Ingredients Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Wastewater Operator 2 for our North Carolina facility. The role focuses on controlling water flows, operating plant equipment, and maintaining wastewater systems to ensure compliant operation.

Essential duties include monitoring tests, chemical handling, and collaboration with the Plant Manager. A valid WasteWater Certification and prior experience are required, with opportunities to contribute to maintenance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
• Must have prior WasteWater experience.
• Must have an active WasteWater Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control wastewater equipment and processes including evaporator, DAF, scrubbers, cooling towers.
• Perform tests and basic maintenance to ensure proper operation of wastewater systems.
• Monitor flows, chemical inventories, and safety conditions.
• Support maintenance with projects related to wastewater treatment areas.

Skills

Math

Oral communication

Penmanship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Wastewater Operator 2 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.
• Must have prior WasteWater experience
• Must have an active WasteWater Certification

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.

Working Conditions

Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = 21% to 50% Constantly = at least 51%

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold: Frequently
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions: Frequently
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations: Frequently
• Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock: Frequently
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment: Frequently

Physical Demands

Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = 21% to 50% Constantly = at least 51%

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position: Frequently
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location: Frequently
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery: Frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet: Frequently
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder: Frequently
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions: Frequently
• Must be able to lift up to 10lbs: Frequently