Wastewater Treatment Specialist

Location: Okolona

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THE ROLE The Wastewater Treatment Specialist supports the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the plant’s wastewater treatment processes. This role serves as the plant’s primary subject matter resource for wastewater treatment while also supporting broader environmental compliance activities across the facility. The position works closely with operations, maintenance, and EHS to monitor system performance, maintain compliance, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement.

This position will report directly to Napoleon EHSS Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support the daily operation and monitoring of the plant’s wastewater treatment systems to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant performance

Serve as the plant’s primary specialist for wastewater treatment processes, testing, reporting, and process support

Monitor wastewater treatment equipment, chemical usage, flow conditions, sampling activity, and system performance

Collect, document, and maintain wastewater treatment logs, operating records, inspection documents, and compliance reports

Perform routine sampling, testing, and reporting in accordance with plant procedures, permit requirements, and regulatory standards

Identify process issues, compliance concerns, or equipment problems and support timely corrective action

Partner with operations, maintenance, and EHS teams to troubleshoot wastewater-related issues and sustain plant performance

Coordinate or support preventive maintenance activities for wastewater treatment equipment and related systems

Assist with environmental inspections, audits, permit requirements, and regulatory follow-up actions

Support other plant environmental programs and activities as assigned, including recordkeeping, inspections, compliance tracking, waste handling coordination, and environmental improvement efforts

Maintain a high standard of safety, environmental compliance, documentation accuracy, and operational discipline

Support continuous improvement efforts that strengthen wastewater treatment performance, reliability, and compliance JOB REQUIREMENTS Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, industrial technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience

Experience in wastewater treatment, environmental compliance, utilities, or plant environmental operations required

Experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment preferred

Working knowledge of wastewater treatment systems, sampling, testing, and environmental compliance requirements

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