Lead Industrial Wastewater Operator

Industry: Human Health Products Manufacturing

Shift Requirements: 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. Autonomous scheduling with emergency response requirements What You Will DoDrive Advanced Water Systems: Independently operate, monitor, and optimize high-purity water generation assets, including Ultrafiltration (UF) loops, Reverse Osmosis (RO) membranes, and Continuous Electrodeionization (CEDI) stacks. Manage Effluent Streams: Oversee daily treatment of chemical sanitizers, high-purity rinses, and specialized manufacturing waste. Ensure Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (KEEC) standards, Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR), and local pre-treatment permits. Analyze & Adjust: Perform regular water quality testing (pH, conductivity, TOC, BOD, TSS) and autonomously modify system parameters based on real-time data. Maintain & Troubleshoot Equipment: Diagnose, service, and perform clean-in-place (CIP) protocols on membranes, chemical feed systems, pumps, and SCADA control packages without direct oversight. Own Documentation: Log precise operational data, track chemical inventories, and prepare audit-ready state compliance records. What You Bring Technical Expertise: Deep hands-on knowledge operating and troubleshooting UF membranes, RO units, and CEDI systems within a regulated environment. Autonomy: 3+ years of progressive experience working independently in an industrial manufacturing setting (pharmaceutical, chemical, beauty products, or food/beverage preferred).A degree in chemistry or environmental science is desired but not required Problem Solving: Proven ability to diagnose mechanical deviations or chemical imbalances and implement immediate, compliant fixes. Physical Readiness: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and safely handle facility treatment and sanitation chemicals.