Wastewater Compliance Operator - Data, Permits & Performance

Darigold; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Darigold Boise is seeking a Wastewater Compliance Technician to operate the site’s wastewater treatment system and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal permits, promptly reporting deviations to the Sr. Environmental Compliance Manager.

You will calibrate control instrumentation, collect samples, analyze data and trends, and support pretreatment improvements while adhering to safety policies and coordinating with plant management on regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in environmental science, wastewater treatment, chemistry, biology, or related field, and/or 5 years of experience in industrial wastewater operations.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Certification as a Level 1 or Level 2 wastewater operator by the Idaho DOPL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the wastewater treatment system, controlling permit terms and conditions and regulatory reporting.
• Conduct routine observations and servicing of treatment equipment.
• Collect wastewater samples and perform laboratory analyses to control operations.
• Review data trends and flag anomalies related to operations and compliance.
• Calibrate discharge monitoring equipment and process instrumentation to meet permit conditions.
• Assist with pretreatment process evaluations to reduce upsets; work with plant management.
• Perform wastewater operations safely in line with company policies.
• Expand knowledge of anaerobic digester operations and NPDES pretreatment permits.
• Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Environmental Compliance Manager.

Skills

Anaerobic digester operations

Dissolved oxygen monitoring

Data interpretation & trend analysis

Regulatory reporting

Mechanical/technical aptitude

Communication of technical concepts

Education

Associate degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Process control instrumentation

Laboratory equipment

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Darigold Boise is seeking a Wastewater Compliance Technician to operate the site’s wastewater treatment system and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal permits, promptly reporting deviations to the Sr. Environmental Compliance Manager.

You will calibrate control instrumentation, collect samples, analyze data and trends, and support pretreatment improvements while adhering to safety policies and coordinating with plant management on regulatory reporting.