Wastewater Plant Operator: Process Control & Maintenance

Saputo Inc.; Waupun (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a wastewater operator in Wisconsin to operate and maintain plant wastewater treatment equipment on a 12pm-8pm shift.

You will monitor and adjust SCADA-controlled systems, collect samples, perform QA/QC tests, and participate in preventive maintenance to ensure safe, compliant operations. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or technical training, relevant license, and the ability to multitask and work independently.

Qualifications

• Pursuing associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a 2-year college.
• 3–6 years of related experience and/or training.
• Pursuing Grade T or above Operator's License or equivalent experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to multi-task, solve problems, remain self-motivated, and work well independently.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, and maintain pumps, blowers, mixers, chemical feed systems, membrane equipment, sludge dewatering equipment, and associated treatment processes.
• Collect samples, perform process control testing, record keeping, and basic laboratory analysis.
• Monitor SCADA and control systems; adjust pumps, valves, chemical feed rates, motor speeds, flow settings, and process setpoints to maintain efficient treatment operations.
• Perform routine rounds of the treatment facility, observing equipment conditions and identifying operational abnormalities, mechanical issues, or safety concerns.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and test results to determine load requirements.
• Communicate operational status, process changes, equipment issues, and ongoing projects during shift turnover to ensure continuous plant operation.
• Safely handle and apply chemicals including polymers, disinfectants, coagulants, and nutrient removal chemicals.
• Pushes/pulls 2500-pound totes using a hand jack and lift 50+ pounds.
• Performs QA/QC tests according to DNR specifications.
• Use of hand/power tools, skid-loader, truck, and snow removal equipment.
• Follow all safety, environmental, food safety, and company policies while contributing to a safe and compliant workplace.
• Fill in as needed for vacation relief.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Basic math

Self-motivated

Education

Associate degree or technical college diploma

Grade T Operator's License or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a wastewater operator in Wisconsin to operate and maintain plant wastewater treatment equipment on a 12pm-8pm shift.

You will monitor and adjust SCADA-controlled systems, collect samples, perform QA/QC tests, and participate in preventive maintenance to ensure safe, compliant operations. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or technical training, relevant license, and the ability to multitask and work independently.