Wastewater Treatment Specialist

Tenneco; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Napoleon, OH is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Specialist to operate and optimize the plant's wastewater systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable performance. You will act as the plant's primary subject-matter resource for wastewater treatment, coordinating with operations, maintenance, and EHS.

This role involves monitoring, testing, reporting, maintaining logs, supporting environmental inspections, and driving continuous improvement to protect environmental compliance and

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, industrial technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in wastewater treatment, environmental compliance, utilities, or plant environmental operations required
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment preferred
• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment systems, sampling, testing, and environmental compliance requirements
• Familiarity with wastewater permits, discharge requirements, inspections, and reporting practices preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation and monitoring of the plant’s wastewater treatment systems to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant performance
• Serve as the plant’s primary specialist for wastewater treatment processes, testing, reporting, and process support
• Monitor wastewater treatment equipment, chemical usage, flow conditions, sampling activity, and system performance
• Collect, document, and maintain wastewater treatment logs, operating records, inspection documents, and compliance reports
• Perform routine sampling, testing, and reporting in accordance with plant procedures, permit requirements, and regulatory standards
• Identify process issues, compliance concerns, or equipment problems and support timely corrective action
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and EHS teams to troubleshoot wastewater-related issues and sustain plant performance
• Coordinate or support preventive maintenance activities for wastewater treatment equipment and related systems
• Assist with environmental inspections, audits, permit requirements, and regulatory follow-up actions
• Support other plant environmental programs and activities as assigned, including recordkeeping, inspections, compliance tracking, waste handling coordination, and environmental improvement efforts
• Maintain a high standard of safety, environmental compliance, documentation accuracy, and operational discipline
• Support continuous improvement efforts that strengthen wastewater treatment performance, reliability, and compliance

Skills

Wastewater treatment operations

Environmental compliance

Data collection & documentation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Environmental science/chemistry/engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Basic reporting systems

Job description

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen?Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

The Wastewater Treatment Specialist supports the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the plant’s wastewater treatment processes. This role serves as the plant’s primary subject matter resource for wastewater treatment while also supporting broader environmental compliance activities across the facility. The position works closely with operations, maintenance, and EHS to monitor system performance, maintain compliance, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement. This position will report directly to Napoleon EHSS Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the daily operation and monitoring of the plant’s wastewater treatment systems to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant performance
• Serve as the plant’s primary specialist for wastewater treatment processes, testing, reporting, and process support
• Monitor wastewater treatment equipment, chemical usage, flow conditions, sampling activity, and system performance
• Collect, document, and maintain wastewater treatment logs, operating records, inspection documents, and compliance reports
• Perform routine sampling, testing, and reporting in accordance with plant procedures, permit requirements, and regulatory standards
• Identify process issues, compliance concerns, or equipment problems and support timely corrective action
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and EHS teams to troubleshoot wastewater-related issues and sustain plant performance
• Coordinate or support preventive maintenance activities for wastewater treatment equipment and related systems
• Assist with environmental inspections, audits, permit requirements, and regulatory follow-up actions
• Support other plant environmental programs and activities as assigned, including recordkeeping, inspections, compliance tracking, waste handling coordination, and environmental improvement efforts
• Maintain a high standard of safety, environmental compliance, documentation accuracy, and operational discipline
• Support continuous improvement efforts that strengthen wastewater treatment performance, reliability, and compliance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, industrial technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in wastewater treatment, environmental compliance, utilities, or plant environmental operations required
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment preferred
• Working knowledge of wastewater treatment systems, sampling, testing, and environmental compliance requirements
• Familiarity with wastewater permits, discharge requirements, inspections, and reporting practices preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment operations and environmental compliance practices
• Ability to collect, interpret, and maintain accurate operating data, logs, and compliance records
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and follow-through skills
• Ability to work effectively across operations, maintenance, and EHS teams
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify issues and support timely resolution
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic reporting systems

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing plant environment
• Position requires routine presence in production and utility areas, including wastewater treatment systems
• May require standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting materials, and use of personal protective equipment
• Must be able to work safely around chemicals, treatment equipment, and plant utilities

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you?

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities