What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waste Water Operator 2 position at Darling Ingredients?
Job Description
The Wastewater Operator controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and biological systems. Performs tests, maintenance, etc. to ensure proper operation of all wastewater-related equipment. Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.
About The Team
Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.
The Wastewater Operator controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and biological systems. Performs tests, maintenance, etc. to ensure proper operation of all wastewater-related equipment. Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Proper operation of the evaporator.
- Proper operation of plant skimmer.
- Chemical inventory and addition throughout wastewater treatment processes.
- Perform wastewater test as needed.
- Proper operation of DAF
- Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes
- Daily clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
- Monitor MBBRs.
- Service and Lube pumps and gearboxes as needed.
- Help maintenance with projects or work in the area of responsibility.
- Monitor aerators and mixers.
- Proper operation of disinfection system.
- Proper operation of all scrubbers and ancillary equipment.
- Proper operation of cooling towers.
- Apply chemicals to sustain a minimum of a 24-hour period.
- Dumps a container of grease solids using a forklift.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be Waste Water certified OR have 3 years Waste Water experience
- Minimum 1-year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
- Willing to obtain wastewater certificate.
- Must be a self-starter and stay busy with constructive work with little supervision.
- Good with math.
- Good oral communication skills.
- Good penmanship.
We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.
About The Team
Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.