Wastewater Treatment: Certified Operator & Compliance Leader

Evonik; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Indiana seeks a Wastewater Treatment Certified Operator to oversee 24/7/365 operations and ensure compliance with NPDES, Title V, Pharma MACT, and other regulations.

You will support wastewater and stormwater treatment systems, drive improvements, lead audits, and collaborate with engineers and maintenance to optimize performance.

Candidates should have ten years of experience, Indiana Class D certification, and strong communication; proficiency with SAP and DeltaV is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required; technical degree is preferred.
• Ten years of wastewater treatment or related industrial operations experience.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, analytical, troubleshooting, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site's Certified Operator, ensuring compliance with NPDES, Title V, Pharma MACT, and other applicable environmental regulations while maintaining accurate regulatory reporting and permit requirements.
• Provide operational and technical support for wastewater and stormwater treatment systems, using performance data to optimize system reliability, compliance, and environmental stewardship.
• Lead regulatory audits, inspections, permitting activities, investigations, corrective actions, and change management initiatives to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Support environmental operations through the effective use of business systems, including ESTER, TrackWise, Regulus, ELADIN, and SAP.
• Drive process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and safety enhancements while maintaining awareness of departmental budget objectives.
• Collaborate with engineers, maintenance personnel, contractors, and operations teams to execute projects, maintenance activities, and environmental control initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for wastewater treatment by developing procedures, delivering training, facilitating knowledge transfer, and supporting operator licensing and continuing education programs.
• Maintain compliance with plant safety policies and promote safe work practices across all environmental control operations.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reporting

Education

Indiana Class D Wastewater Certification

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

DeltaV

Job description

Evonik Corporation in Indiana seeks a Wastewater Treatment Certified Operator to oversee 24/7/365 operations and ensure compliance with NPDES, Title V, Pharma MACT, and other regulations.

You will support wastewater and stormwater treatment systems, drive improvements, lead audits, and collaborate with engineers and maintenance to optimize performance.

Candidates should have ten years of experience, Indiana Class D certification, and strong communication; proficiency with SAP and DeltaV is a plus.