Wastewater Lead

Pilgrim's; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a Lead Wastewater position in Georgia to oversee pretreatment operations, develop treatment strategies, and drive cost-effective wastewater management. The role involves evaluating chemical treatments, managing DAF efficiency, and coordinating cross-functional teams in a production environment.

The candidate should have strong knowledge of industrial wastewater systems, process optimization, and compliance with environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings.
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measurements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain healthy operation of pretreatment equipment
• Develop and maintain the chemical and biological treatment strategy for Wastewater Processing
• Identify, test and evaluate alternate chemical treatments and aeration strategies
• Responsible for DAF efficiency and personnel
• Assist with storm water and air inspections
• Manage systems for collection, treatment, and quality control of plant wastewater
• Lead development of wastewater treatment projects and budget within limits
• Oversee maintenance of all equipment

Skills

Industrial equipment knowledge

Mathematics fundamentals

Reading and interpreting drawings

Measurement units (standard & metric)

Team and solo work

Safety awareness

Job description

LEAD WASTEWATER

Description

Resume Required for this position. Applicants will not be considered without a resume.

Principle Responsibilities: List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed.

• Maintain healthy operation of pretreatment equipment
• Develop and maintain the chemical and biological treatment strategy for Wastewater Processing
• Identify, test and evaluate alternate chemical treatments, aeration strategies and lagoon operating parameters to ensure lowest cost treatment plan is used
• Responsible for DAF efficiency and personnel
• Assist with storm water and air inspections
• Accountable for maintaining a compliant, effective and economical wastewater treatment system
• Assist with the implementation and continuance of the facility’s Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001
• Significant active role in the Environmental Sustainability initiative of the facility, including water conservation/waste minimization/energy efficiencies programs
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to Manager
• Manage all systems involving the collection, treatment, and quality control related to plant wastewater
• Advice plant operations on alternate technologies to conserve water reduce nitrogen absorption into waste streams; reduce solids suspensions in waste streams and control sulfides and other corrosives within water systems
• Lead development of wastewater treatment, department budget, and operate within the limits of that budget.
• Lead the development of and oversee implementation of wastewater treatment improvement projects consistent with plant and corporate economic objectives
• Oversee maintenance practices on all equipment to ensure that the facility is properly maintained
• Manage labor practices of direct reports, including hours worked, hiring, firing, and performance development process
• Manage labor relations in accordance with plant guidelines and state and federal laws

Working Conditions:

• Production setting
• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives
• Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises
• High level of interaction with other departments and employees
• Must be able to work in extreme heat and/or below freezing temperatures
• 40+ hours per week, occasionally on weekends

Requirements: Climbing, including ladders, lifting, working with a variety of hand and power tools, shop machines, and tools.

• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment
• General mathematics ability required to perform job
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures
• Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to perform plumbing, minor electrical repairs, equipment and pump repairs
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches and equipment OEM
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment as well as alone on carrying shifts
• Required to use considerable judgment when performing and planning to perform tasks

EOE/Vet/Disabled