Wastewater Treatment Operator — Compliance & Lab Analysis

Darigold Careers; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Life & disability coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Darigold seeks an experienced Wastewater Plant Operator for the Boise Production Plant to run the wastewater system, monitor permits, and report deviations to the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager. This role requires open availability for various shifts and adherence to safety policies.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree or 5 years of industrial wastewater experience, with preference for Level 1/2 DOPL certification.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree or 5 years experience in industrial wastewater operations.
• Certification as Level 1 or Level 2 Wastewater Operator by Idaho DOPL preferred.
• Experience with anaerobic digesters, dissolved air flotation and waste activated sludge.
• Ability to interpret trends in DO, MSS, ammonia and VAA/alkalinity.

Responsibilities

• Operate the wastewater treatment system and ensure compliance with discharge permits.
• Conduct routine observations and servicing of treatment equipment.
• Collect samples and perform laboratory analysis for process control.
• Review data trends and flag anomalies related to operations and compliance.
• Calibrate discharge monitoring equipment and process control instrumentation.
• Assist in discharge evaluations with plant management to reduce upsets.
• Follow safety policies and procedures during all wastewater operations.
• Expand knowledge on anaerobic digester operations and pretreatment permits.

Skills

Wastewater treatment knowledge

Data interpretation

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibration

Technical communication

Education

Associate degree in a technical field or 5 years experience in industrial wastewater operations

Job description

Darigold seeks an experienced Wastewater Plant Operator for the Boise Production Plant to run the wastewater system, monitor permits, and report deviations to the Senior Environmental Compliance Manager. This role requires open availability for various shifts and adherence to safety policies.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree or 5 years of industrial wastewater experience, with preference for Level 1/2 DOPL certification.