Wastewater Plant Operator

Darigold; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k competitive employer matching

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Employer paid life & disability

Paid time off and paid holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Darigold in Boise is seeking an experienced Wastewater Plant Operator to manage our wastewater treatment system and ensure compliance with permits. You will monitor operations, collect samples, analyze data, and report deviations to the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager.

The role requires open shifts and a technical background in environmental science or related fields, plus experience or certification preferred. Join a team committed to safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5 years of wastewater operations experience.
• DOPL certification preferred.
• Experience with anaerobic digesters and related equipment.
• Ability to interpret treatment data trends.
• Strong mechanical and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate wastewater treatment system ensuring permit compliance.
• Conduct sampling and laboratory analyses of wastewater samples.
• Monitor data trends and report deviations and compliance concerns.
• Calibrate critical wastewater monitoring equipment and process control instrumentation.
• Assist with process discharge evaluations to reduce upsets in pretreatment system.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Support anaerobic digester operations and related permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Environmental Compliance Manager.

Skills

Wastewater treatment operations

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis and reporting

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in environmental science or related field

Experience in industrial wastewater operations (5+ years)

DOPL Level 1 or 2 wastewater operator certification preferred

Job description

Darigold is seeking an experienced and motivated Wastewater Plant Operator to join the team at our Boise Production Plant. The Wastewater Plant Operator will operate the wastewater treatment system and ensure compliance with local, state and federal discharge permits and promptly report any/all deviations and/or compliance issues to the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager.

Open availability and flexibility to work different shifts required.

What You Will Do

• Effectively operate the wastewater treatment system for the site. Specifically control critical compliance functions related to permit terms and conditions, special operational requirements, asset management and equipment protection, data acquisition and regulatory reporting
• Conduct routine observations and basic servicing of critical treatment equipment
• Conduct sample collection and laboratory analysis wastewater system samples for the purpose of controlling the treatment operations
• Review data trending and flag anomalies and concerns related to treatment system operations and compliance
• Calibration of critical wastewater discharge monitoring equipment and process control instrumentation to ensure discharges meet permit conditions
• Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager, conduct process discharge evaluations with plant management and production team to control and reduce upsets to pretreatment system
• Perform all wastewater operations safely. Follow company safety policies, programs and procedures
• Actively increase knowledge base associated with specialized anaerobic digester operations and NPDES industrial pretreatment permits
• Other duties to be assigned by Senior Environmental Compliance Manager

Equipment Used

Various mechanical equipment related to wastewater treatment, various laboratory equipment related to wastewater treatment, hand tools, various safety equipment, powered industrial trucks, computer, software systems, cell phone and other related equipment.

What You Will Bring

• Associate degree in a technical field such as environmental science, wastewater treatment, chemistry, biology, or a related discipline, 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 Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) is preferred
• Experience with anaerobic digesters, dissolved air flotation and waste activated sludge
• Wastewater process knowledge at a level to allow for troubleshooting
• Ability to interpret trends in Dissolved Oxygen, Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids, Ammonia and Volatile Acids/Partial Alkalinity
• Mechanical and technical skills related to equipment
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Capable of analyzing data and writing reports
• Ability to communicate technical concepts.

Benefits Of Working At Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• 401k competitive employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employer paid life & disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program

Our Commitment To Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affinitive Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

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