WWTP/Boiler Operator

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

This position operates the wastewater treatment plant equipment for a soybean crushing and biodiesel plant. Primary function is the testing and monitoring of wastewater and boiler processes to ensure they are operated and controlled in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with government regulations and Company standards.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Daily testing of wastewater to ensure compliance with regulations
• Operates wastewater treatment / Boiler equipment properly following approved procedures
• Responds to equipment issues or alarms, investigates issues and initiates resolutions
• Performs all required inspection rounds.  Collects water samples at several locations for testing.
• Sample and perform testing on boiler water treatment
• Records laboratory test data and generates reports as appropriate
• Ensures plant facilities are kept clean and free from all safety hazards, complies with company safety rules, and wears proper personal protective equipment (PPEs) as needed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Reports any issues to area supervisor.
• Provides general housekeeping to assure a safe and uncontaminated environment
• Completes miscellaneous tasks as requested by management

Required:

• Ability to work in a safe manner and follow all safety standards and procedures.
• Experience with industrial wastewater or boiler house operations.   
• Knowledge of industrial water treatment, boiler house and wastewater processes
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures
• High school diploma.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to learn and follow testing procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and prioritize workload.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software, (e.g., Excel and MS Word).

Preferred:

• Licensed Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
• Knowledge of quality programs such as ISO 9000 or BQ 9000.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

This is position is working nights.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us