Wastewater Pretreatment Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Ames, Iowa, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Wastewater Operator Certification IV (or in progress of obtaining).
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental engineering or related field from a four-year College or university is preferred – OR - Work experience in Wastewater Management, Environmental S
- Familiarity with dairy/food plant operations, preferred.
- Experience Installation and Commissioning of waste treatment and Equipment, preferred.
- Experience with 480 Volt distribution and motor controls, preferred.
- Experience with Variable Frequency Drive set up, preferred.
- Experience with a wide variety of control and instrumentation set up and calibration, preferred.
Full description
Position Summary
The Pretreatment Manager is responsible for managing, strategic planning and directing the day-to-day operation of the Pretreatment Facility. This includes the incoming water pretreatment prior to delivery to the main production facility, wastewater pretreatment prior to discharge to the City of Boone, the general upkeep of the pretreatment building, and management of the technical staff operating the facility. This role will also provide technical support and troubleshooting as needed for the 24/7 plant operations.
This position reports directly to the Plant Engineering Manager and works in tandem with the Maintenance and Utility Managers and supporting staff to ensure the reliability and performance of the pretreatment system.
The Pretreatment Manager will be responsible for training of technicians with the goal of developing a Class III Operator. This role will directly manage the Pretreatment Technicians that are stationed in the pretreatment facility. In addition, the Pretreatment Manager will have dedicated Pretreatment Maintenance technicians at their disposal. Also, if the Pretreatment Manager deems it necessary, contractors will be utilized to support operations and the preventative maintenance plans and repairs of the pretreatment facility.
Location and Travel Requirements
The position is currently located at a temporary office in Ames, IA. Expected in 2028, upon completion of construction, the position will be moving to be onsite at our new manufacturing plant in Boone, IA.
Key Responsibilities
Pretreatment Facilities Systems Management:
- Responsible for ensuring efficient operation, maintenance, and inspection of the pretreatment facility.
- Interprets analytical data and controls the various plant water pretreatment processes – including but not limited to – Reverse Osmosis (recovery rate, turbidity, differential pressure, backwash, Clean in Place (CIP), membrane health, etc.), chemical feed rates, water pumping and storage, maintenance and anything related to process control.
- Interprets analytical data and controls the various plant wastewater pretreatment processes - including but not limited to - sludge pumping, hauling, chemical receiving, aeration rates, chemical feed rates, tank levels, maintenance and anything related to process control.
- Collects samples and performs laboratory and process control tests.
- Interprets Production Schedules to predict water and wastewater loading.
- Performs basic calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment.
- Uses plant computer systems to monitor and adjust plant processes.
- Coordinates Preventative Maintenance and major repairs with the Maintenance Department.