General Summary:

Responsible for implementing and directing the day-to-day process control and operational activities, plans, and programs to ensure efficient operation of Wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) compliance for Pratt's Valparaiso, IN recycled paper mill. Including review of WWTP data and directing process changes to ensure compliance with all applicable permits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review WWTP data and directing process changes as needed to ensure compliance with all applicable permits and regulations.
• Prepare operational reports, statistical reports, trends, graphics, and other data analysis as needed
• Maintain and submit wastewater compliance records and reports as required by permits
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve issues related to the operation of the WWTP
• Schedule, monitor, and interpret required laboratory sample analysis for the Mill's wastewater permits
• Oversee environmental and regulatory compliance (FESOP, Discharge Permit, Storm water, etc.)
• Complete required environmental inspections, training and submittals
• Ensure all required compliance testing is complete with the proper frequencies, test protocols, holding times, etc.
• Research and develop continuous improvement projects to improve the Mills' wastewater operations, cost structure, etc. including planning, scheduling, and executing WWTP outages for equipment and control systems while minimizing impact to Mill production
• Develop a maintenance plan, spare parts inventory, and critical equipment policy
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for each facility's WWTP
• Review monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports and other quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports with each Mill's Responsible Official and Senior Environmental personnel
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree

10 plus years of experience in the wastewater treatment field or 5 plus years in industrial WWTP

Ability to quickly obtain Industrial Wastewater Operator certification; either through reciprocity or testing

Experience with anaerobic and aerobic WWTP operations

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, Chemical or Bio-Chemical Engineering

Current and/or previous industrial wastewater experience strongly preferred

Current Wastewater Operator Class C license

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, regulations, and codes. Ability to write business reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with management, customers, employees, and external regulatory officials.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as effluent quality, quantity in various forms including mg/L, lbs. /day, etc.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Technical Skills

WWTP equipment specifications and performance

Computer data entry

Understanding of permits and regulations applicable to multiple Mills in different jurisdictions

Understanding of anaerobic and aerobic wastewater treatment systems and interpretation of operational data to implement appropriate process changes

Physical Demands

Employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, hot and cold temperatures, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Why Join Our Team?

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth.

• Lucrative Incentive Plan: Earn up to 100% of one month's base salary every quarter through our mill incentive program!
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Annual Safety Allowances for Boots ($300) & Glasses ($250)
• Excellent Benefits Package:
• Medical (HSA Plan), Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement to fuel your continued education
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Earn up to $1200 for you HSA annually
• Reimbursement of $500 per year towards gym memberships or other qualifying expenses
• Child Bearing/Parental Leave
• Supplemental Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance plans
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Plans
• Legal and Travel Assistance Plans
• EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
• Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development with practical application training that may include travel to other Pratt Paper Mills and ongoing educational certificate programs.

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