Wastewater Treatment Specialist – Compliance & Optimization

Dawn Foods Global; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on Day 1

401(K) + company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional training

Job summary

Dawn Foods is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Coordinator to lead the safe operation and optimization of the facility’s wastewater system in a 24/7 bakery environment. You will monitor processes, perform lab analyses, and collaborate with Maintenance, Production, Quality, and EHS teams.

The role requires a wastewater certification, relevant experience, and the ability to work independently with on-call support. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize the wastewater treatment process and related equipment.
• Collect samples and perform lab analyses for permit compliance.
• Monitor SCADA trends, respond to alarms, and adjust process conditions.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with the Maintenance Department.
• Maintain chemical inventories and handle treatment chemicals safely.
• Document daily operation logs, laboratory records, and discharge reports.
• Support environmental, food safety, and OSHA regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

SCADA systems

P&IDs interpretation

Job description

Dawn Foods is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Coordinator to lead the safe operation and optimization of the facility’s wastewater system in a 24/7 bakery environment. You will monitor processes, perform lab analyses, and collaborate with Maintenance, Production, Quality, and EHS teams.

The role requires a wastewater certification, relevant experience, and the ability to work independently with on-call support. Competitive benefits are provided.