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Waste Water Manager

Darling Ingredients

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Clinton, IA · Posted November 12, 2026

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About the job

The Waste Water Manager oversees all wastewater operations at the facility. Monitors & controls water flows and processes through plant equipment and in biological systems. Performs test, maintenance, etc. to ensure proper operation of all wastewater related equipment. Other duties as assign by General Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Oversees wastewater system and staff.

Monitors all scheduling of staff.

Proper operation of plant skimmers.

Chemical inventory maintained throughout wastewater treatment processes.

Perform wastewater tests as needed.

Proper operation of DAF.

Control flows throughout wastewater treatment processes.

Daily review & cleaning of all wastewater areas.

Help maintenance with projects or work in area of responsibility.

Proper operation of disinfection system.

Scheduling and lead of all shifts and direction with over time and weekend work under the direction of Plant Manager.

Excel Based computer skills for daily testing and recorded results.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Willing to obtain wastewater certificate if required

Preferred Qualifications

Must be a self-starter and stay busy with constructive work with little supervision.

Experience in a rendering facility or production environment. (Waste Water Treatment Plant Operation).

Management experience.

Good with math.

Good oral communication skills.

We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.