Darling Ingredients is hiring: Waste Water Operator in Wadesboro

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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.

Job Summary
The Waste Water Operator controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and in biological systems. Performs test, maintenance, etc. to ensure proper operation of all waste water related equipment. Other duties as assigned by Environmental Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret analytical tests and observations necessary to monitor and control the treatment process.
• Perform and interpret standard bacteriological examinations.
• Perform required analytical methods process controls tests within acceptable quality control standards.
• Collect water and waste water samples from the wastewater control plant.
• Perform calculations, keep required records and utilize computer software.
• Chemical inventory and addition throughout waste water treatment processes.
• Maintain proper operation of DAF.
• Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes.
• Daily clean foot valves and flow meters at pump stations.
• Monitor aerator and mixers.
• Responsible for the proper operation of disinfection system.
• Apply chemicals to sustain a minimum of a 24 hour period.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter and stay busy with constructive work with little supervision.
• Good with math.
• Good oral communication skills.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or, protected veteran status.