Environmental Technician

Performs work involved in the operation, maintenance and analysis of the Waste Water Treatment Plant in accordance with discharge requirements. A WWTP operator also performs other environmental duties as needed. This is a training position, where the Operator will also begin training to perform more advanced operational duties, maintenance activities and laboratory sampling and analysis in preparation to become a Wastewater Treatment Plant Lead-Operator. Essential Functions Must diligently attend monthly safety meetings and quarterly quality meetings. Attends “Morning Meeting” in the absence of the Environmental Manager. Perform safety audits of WWTP. Take accurate readings from flow meters and other analytical equipment daily. Must also legibly log this data. Collect samples daily, reset samplers and perform all lab analysis of samples accurately when assigned to the lab. Accurately transpose all data from tests into the computer and e-mail the daily zones report in a timely manner. Aids Team Leader and Assistant Team Leader in troubleshooting most WWTP maintenance issues. Notify Environmental Manager of any major equipment issues which you are unable to rectify yourself. Must safely run the Belt Press when assigned to that piece of equipment. Must learn and safely run new equipment when necessary. Collect and send off Final Effluent samples for analysis weekly and Leak Detect samples quarterly. Assist other operators in performing a “sludge judge” quarterly. Perform biogas testing. Work to put all diffusers back in condition every spring/summer. Perform a lagoon berm check each month. Assist to winterize the WWTP each year. During adverse weather keep snow plowed off of paved area with loader tractor. Safely unload incoming chemicals used for the operation of the WWTP. Learn and assist with other environmental requirements including performing air emission visual assessments and waste oil area audits. Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct. Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) Delivering on Glanbia’s Values: “Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication. “Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value. “Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role. “The Customer’s Champion” – Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner. “Performance Matters” – Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience. Additional Functions Serve on committees as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.