Environmental Waste Water Operator

Darling International Canada Inc., is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry, operating six processing facilities across Canada. Darling Canada provides essential services for the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and recycling edible and inedible animal by-products. Darling is committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service.

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Reporting to the Environmental Supervisor, the Wastewater Operator role will take ownership of all process aspects of the Wastewater, Scrubber and Decanting operations, including preventative maintenance, while following all site Health, Safety & Environmental policies and initiatives.

**POSITION TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Wastewater/Scrubber Air treatment**:

- Manage and operate the WWTP equipment which includes a packed bed wet scrubber and venturi, along with two wastewater DAF's operating in series
- Makes process changes utilizing manual data, instrumentation readings and visual inspections; troubleshooting as needed
- Collaborating with other departments such as production, maintenance and fleet to help ensure effective wastewater treatment.
- Manage chemical dosing systems to maintain high process performance, regulatory compliance, and mínimal operating costs.
- Maintain and record data in WWTP shift report, PM checklists
- Collects/Tests water samples, including jar testing, to ensure process accuracy and treatment efficiency
- Inform Environmental Supervisor on all important operational, environmental and safety issues and events in a timely manner.

**Used Cooking Oil Decanting**:

- Heating & pumping off city and rural grease trailers, drums and pails. Some lifting and manoeuvring inherent.
- Ensure all paperwork for Grease Receiving Procedures and Grease Processing is properly organized.
- Operate Grease processing equipment, including a centrifuge, collect samples for impurities testing, perform Quality Control testing on decanting samples

**General**
- Ensure Wastewater Treatment Plant, Grease processing equipment, and surrounding areas are kept tidy at all times. Performs routine plant cleaning during assigned shift.
- Loads, unloads and stores materials, chemicals, and supplies; check chemical inventory and inform the Environmental Supervisor of needed chemicals and supplies.
- Works collaboratively with other departments in a supportive capacity. May be required to help other departments from time-to-time.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of wastewater, scrubber, venturi, decanting operation SOP's.
- Assist Shift Supervisors/ production staff in plant troubleshooting as
- Support environmental health and safety initiatives through hazard reporting
- Other duties as assigned

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Safety-first mindset
- University degree or Class 1 Wastewater Certification is considered an asset, or ability to pass the certification exam within 6 months of hire date
- Flexible and calm temperament to manage a fast-paced environment
- 2 to 3 years' operating experience.
- Good initiative and strong team player.
- Self-motivated and capable of delivering outcomes with mínimal supervision.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Able to work nights and weekends, 12-hr shifts
- Must have the ability to lift, push and pull between 10 to 70 pounds

**WE OFFER**:

- Hourly wage (starting) = $29.20
- Hourly wage (w/ Class one) = $31.20
- Evening ($0.85/hr), Weekend ($1.25/hr) premiums
- Overtime pays after 80hrs/week, Sick time coverage
- Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Educational Assistance Programs and Scholarship Programs

Darling International Canada Inc. is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. Darling is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.