Wastewater Lead

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Job Title: Wastewater Lead
Location: Douglas, GA, South United States, USA

Company: Pilgrim's
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Description

LEAD WASTEWATER

Description

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Principle Responsibilities: List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed.

• Maintain healthy operation of pretreatment equipment

• Develop and maintain the chemical and biological treatment strategy for Wastewater Processing

• Identify, test and evaluate alternate chemical treatments, aeration strategies and lagoon operating parameters to ensure lowest cost treatment plan is used

• Responsible for DAF efficiency and personnel

• Assist with storm water and air inspections

• Accountable for maintaining a compliant, effective and economical wastewater treatment system

• Assist with the implementation and continuance of the facility's Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001

• Significant active role in the Environmental Sustainability initiative of the facility, including water conservation/waste minimization/energy efficiencies programs

• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to Manager

• Manage all systems involving the collection, treatment, and quality control related to plant wastewater

• Advice plant operations on alternate technologies to conserve water reduce nitrogen absorption into waste streams; reduce solids suspensions in waste streams and control sulfides and other corrosives within water systems

• Lead development of wastewater treatment, department budget, and operate within the limits of that budget.

• Lead the development of and oversee implementation of wastewater treatment improvement projects consistent with plant and corporate economic objectives

• Oversee maintenance practices on all equipment to ensure that the facility is properly maintained

• Manage labor practices of direct reports, including hours worked, hiring, firing, and performance development process

• Manage labor relations in accordance with plant guidelines and state and federal laws

Working Conditions:

• Production setting

• Exposure to various chemicals, machinery and knives

• Slippery floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises

• High level of interaction with other departments and employees

• Must be able to work in extreme heat and/or below freezing temperatures

• 40+ hours per week, occasionally on weekends

Requirements: Climbing, including ladders, lifting, working with a variety of hand and power tools, shop machines, and tools. • Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment • General mathematics ability required to perform job • Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings • Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures • Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to perform plumbing, minor electrical repairs, equipment and pump repairs

• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches and equipment OEM

• Must be comfortable working in a team environment as well as alone on carrying shifts

• Required to use considerable judgment when performing and planning to perform tasks

EOE/Vet/Disabled

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Job Post Date: 08/19/26