Waste Water Treatment Specialist

1 week ago


Paducah, Kentucky, United States Darling Ingredients Inc. Full time
Job Title: Waste Water Treatment Specialist

At Darling Ingredients Inc., we are seeking a highly skilled Waste Water Treatment Specialist to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about ensuring the highest standards of environmental safety and efficiency in waste water treatment processes.

**About the Role:**

As a Waste Water Treatment Specialist, you will be responsible for controlling water flows and processes through plant equipment and biological systems. You will perform various tests, maintenance tasks, and record-keeping duties to ensure the proper operation of all waste water related equipment. Your attention to detail and analytical skills will be essential in monitoring and maintaining the quality of treated water, meeting regulatory requirements and optimizing treatment processes.

Some key responsibilities of this role include:
  • Performing and interpreting analytical tests and observations necessary to monitor and control the treatment process.
  • Interpreting standard bacteriological examinations.
  • Ensuring required analytical methods and process controls tests meet acceptable quality control standards.
  • Collecting water and waste water samples from the wastewater control plant.
  • Recording results, performing calculations, and utilizing computer software.
  • Maintaining chemical inventories and additions throughout waste water treatment processes.
  • Maintaining proper operation of DAFs (Dissolved Air Flotation) units.
  • Controlling flows throughout wastewater treatment processes.
  • Daily cleaning of foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
  • Monitoring aerators and mixers.
  • Responsible for the proper operation of disinfection systems.
  • Applying chemicals to sustain a minimum of 24 hours of treatment.


**Requirements and Qualifications:**

To succeed in this role, you will need:
  • A High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum one year of prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment.
  • The willingness to obtain a wastewater certificate.


Preferred qualifications include one or more years of experience in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field. Additionally, being a self-starter with good communication skills and math abilities would be advantageous in this position.

**Work Environment and Physical Demands:**

This role requires frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, and crawling, as well as lifting up to 10 pounds. The work environment can be hot and humid in the plant and involves working around moving parts and equipment outside in various weather conditions.

**Estimated Salary Range:** $55,000 - $65,000 per annum based on location, depending on experience and qualifications.

Darling Ingredients Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

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