Wastewater Manager | Dairy

Zumbrota, MN 55992

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Production Management Job Number: 44990564 Compensation: $90000-110000 / year

Job Description

Title: Wastewater Manager 

Location: Zumbrota, MN

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k
Pay: $90,000-$110,000

Job Summary:
  • Responsible for managing the daily operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of an industrial wastewater treatment facility using a Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) system. This includes supervising staff, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Job Duties:
  • Oversee plant operations and adjust processes to maintain permit compliance.
  • Conduct and interpret lab tests (BOD, COD, TSS, ammonia, etc.).
  • Supervise staff, assign tasks, and coordinate training.
  • Maintain accurate records, reports, and compliance documentation.
  • Perform hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of pumps, motors, VFDs, and control systems.
  • Monitor chemical inventories and manage waste streams.
  • Coordinate with vendors, labs, and regulatory agencies.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, Kaizen).

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required; advanced technical training preferred.
  • Valid Class B Wastewater Operator License (Class A preferred).
  • 4–10 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment.
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in SCADA, CMMS, Microsoft Office, and SAP.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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