Wastewater Operations Specialist

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Wahoo (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Nebraska seeks a Wastewater Operator to control water flows and processes across plant equipment and biological systems, performing tests and maintenance to ensure proper operation of all wastewater-related equipment.

Responsibilities include operating evaporator, skimmer, DAF, disinfect systems, monitoring aerators, pumps and meters, and assisting maintenance in the wastewater area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Wastewater certification OR 3 years of wastewater experience is required.
• Minimum 1 year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment is required.
• Willing to obtain wastewater certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate evaporator and plant skimmer.
• Manage chemical inventory and add chemicals throughout wastewater treatment.
• Perform wastewater tests as needed.
• Operate DAF and scrubbers; control flows.
• Monitor aerators, mixers, pumps, meters and cooling towers.
• Assist maintenance with projects within the area of responsibility.
• Dumps grease solids using a forklift as needed.

Skills

Math

Oral communication

Penmanship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Wastewater certification or 3 years experience

Tools

DAF operation knowledge

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Nebraska seeks a Wastewater Operator to control water flows and processes across plant equipment and biological systems, performing tests and maintenance to ensure proper operation of all wastewater-related equipment.

Responsibilities include operating evaporator, skimmer, DAF, disinfect systems, monitoring aerators, pumps and meters, and assisting maintenance in the wastewater area.