Waste Water Operator

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Waste Water Operator in Newark, NJ, responsible for overseeing environmental compliance, safety regulations, and wastewater processes. Key duties include managing air and water permits, coordinating with external agencies, and leading continuous improvement efforts. Candidates should have a technical school certificate or associate's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. The role requires physical activity and tolerance for various work conditions.
Summary:

The Waste Water Operator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of environmental compliance inside and outside the plant building.

Responsibilities include:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Responsible for observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognize safety as top Company priority and participate in regularly scheduled safety meetings with plant staff.
• Responsible for environmental compliance including air and water permits.
• Assist in oversite and compliance of odor control plan.
• Oversee Scrubber compliance for air permit.
• Overseeing Scrubber Cleaning, Inspection and Maintenance
• Running wastewater process while keeping in compliance for flow, PH, BOD,TSS, discharge temperature and heavy metals
• Coordinating with Passaic Valley on sewer discharge compliance
• Wastewater sampling
• Coordination with chemical companies for receiving chemicals and continuous improvement.
• Completing weekly utility report
• Capable of assisting in all aspects of maintenance, preventative maintenance, manages breakdowns and repairs.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in all areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for achieving individual and department targets, goals and objectives.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications
• Technical school Certificate or Associates Degree
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience is required, preferably in an industrial or agricultural setting

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Experience Running DAF or Packed towers
• Ability to complete tasks and remain flexible with process changes
• Good understanding of production maintenance and repair protocols.

Physical Demands
• Occasionally lift-up to 100lbs.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility as well as the surrounding grounds of the facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, and high heat and/or cold temperatures.

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