Environmental Wastewater Operator

Darling International Canada Inc. is the nation's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry. With six processing facilities across Canada, we are a leader in the environmentally responsible management of animal by-products. We are committed to sustainability, superior quality, and excellence in customer service.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Environmental Supervisor, the Environmental Wastewater Operator takes full ownership of the process aspects of Wastewater, Air Quality, and Decanting operations. This role is critical for ensuring environmental compliance, performing preventive maintenance, and upholding the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.

POSITION TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Wastewater/Air Treatment

• Manage and operate the WWTP equipment, which includes centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, automatic wastewater samplers, a polymer batch mixing station, and two wastewater DAF units operating in series
• Makes process changes utilizing manual data, instrumentation readings, and visual inspections; troubleshooting as needed
• Manage chemical dosing systems to maintain high process performance, regulatory compliance, and minimal operating costs.
• Collect and test water samples, including jar testing, to ensure process accuracy and treatment efficiency
• Collaborating with other departments such as production, maintenance, and fleet to help ensure effective wastewater treatment
• Monitor and do schedule preventive maintenance on packed-bed wet scrubbers and venturis
• Maintain and record data in Operator Shift Report, PM checklists
• Inform the Environmental Supervisor on all important operational, environmental, and safety issues and events promptly

Used Cooking Oil Decanting

• Manage the heating and pumping of grease from trailers, drums, and pails (involves physical maneuvering and lifting)
• Operate grease processing equipment, pumps, drum tippers, decanters, and a centrifuge (involves working with steam)
• Perform Quality Control testing on decanting samples for insoluble impurities
• Ensure that all paperwork for grease receiving and processing is organized and accurate

General Duties

• Ensure the 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; checks chemical inventory and informs 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, and decanting operation SOPs.
• Support Environmental Health and Safety initiatives through hazard reporting
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Certification: University degree or Class 1 Wastewater Certification is preferred; must be able to pass the certification exam within 6 months of hire
• Experience: 2–3 years of industrial operating experience
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull between 10 to 70 lbs.
• Availability: Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends on rotation
• Soft Skills: A safety-first mindset, self-motivated, and the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment

WE OFFER:

• Starting Wage: $30.45/hour (without Class 1); $31.45/hour (with Class 1)
• Premiums: Evening ($0.85/hour) and Weekend ($1.25/hour) shift premiums
• Overtime: Paid after 80 hours bi-weekly
• 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 an alternate format on request. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This job posting is for a current vacancy within our organization.

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