Environmental Specialist, Senior
Core
Senior subject matter expert optimizing daily performance and reliability of industrial wastewater treatment systems across a manufacturing network.
Role type
Senior IC environmental specialist (wastewater treatment)
Builds
Optimized wastewater treatment operations for food manufacturing facilities
Domain
Industrial wastewater treatment / Food manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Wastewater treatment process design and troubleshooting, Lagoon treatment system operation, Dissolved air flotation unit management, Neutralization and equalization processes, Biological and chemical treatment performance analysis, Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, Laboratory testing and data trending, Operational playbook development, Regulatory compliance management, Operator training delivery
Preferred skills
Wastewater solids management, Agricultural land application, Wastewater operator certification, Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer designation
Technologies
SCADA systems, Laboratory testing equipment
Responsibilities
Lead process monitoring and optimization of lagoon, dissolved air flotation, equalization, and neutralization systems; Evaluate biological and chemical treatment performance through sampling and data analysis; Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams on system modifications; Travel to multiple sites to implement process improvements; Support daily operation of pumps, aerators, clarifiers, and treatment infrastructure; Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wastewater discharge permits; Develop and deliver training for operators and plant personnel.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
