Waste Water/Environmental Manager

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

The Wastewater/Environmental Manager will be state-certified in wastewater operations and responsible for organizing and directing the operations and environmental activities within the wastewater plant as well as the overall plant environment. Additionally, will be responsible for performing tests and maintenance to ensure the proper operation of all equipment related to wastewater and air quality, including all required documentation.

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.

Wastewater management responsibilities to include:

• Proper operation of plant skimmer and DAF systems.
• Chemical inventory and addition throughout wastewater treatment/odor control processes.
• Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Monitor MBBRs.
• Perform daily monitoring reporting requirements.
• Conduct wastewater testing and monitoring as needed.
• Service and lube the pumps and gear boxes as needed.
• Monitor aerators and mixers on a regular basis.
• Ensure proper operation of the disinfection system.
• Perform fats and oil lab testing.
• In conjunction with Corporate Environmental team, produce all required reporting per state specifications.
• Responsible for all activities and the overall operation/efficiency of the Wastewater Facility.
• Directly or indirectly supervise the wastewater operators.
• Develop objectives to meet regulatory requirement efficiencies and productivity via continuous quality improvement and strategic planning.
• Accountable for the productivity and efficiency of system operations and achieving state, federal and local standards for water and wastewater regulatory requirements.

Environmental management responsibilities to include:

• Obtaining & maintaining proper documentation for:
  • Air permits
  • Wastewater permits
  • Storm water permits and pollution (SWPP)
  • Spill prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
  • WPCRA (SARA) Compliance & Reporting
  • Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
  • Boiler permits
  • Business and operating licenses

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 months or more of industry work experience in environmental or related field.
• Minimum of 1+ year of management or supervisory experience.
• Must possess the required state-issued wastewater certifications, OR be able to obtain these within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed in Michigan as wastewater operator for discharge to river/waterways.
• Experience in rendering facility or production environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills; good math skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and spreadsheet management.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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