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Chobani LLC Senior Process Engineer Wastewater in NEW BERLIN, New York
SummaryThe Senior Process Engineer will provide technical process engineering support and process monitoring to day-to-day dairy process manufacturing operations. The position requires strong technical process experience related to both dairy manufacturing.Responsibilities * Act as a subject matter expert for water and wastewater, in support of operations, maintenance and automation. * Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of water treatment systems, including filtration, softening, reverse osmosis (RO), UV disinfection, and storage. * Manage and improve on-site wastewater treatment processes (e.g., SAF systems, m, pH neutralization) to ensure compliance with environmental discharge permits. * Ensure all water and wastewater systems comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Prepare and submit required environmental and regulatory reports * Available to support Ops in day to day troubleshooting as needed * Responsible to track/trend/report out all defined Process Performance Metrics (PPMs) and reporting * Leverage Product Excellence PPM monitoring & trending to identify potential process & equipment improvements * Analyze data to identify process inefficiencies or compliance risks. Develop action plans to resolve issues. * Collaborate with production teams to monitor and control effluent characteristics (BOD, COD, TSS, pH, etc.) to minimize surcharges and avoid non-compliance. * Provide weekend on-call support to the maintenance and operations team to reduce downtime, within areas of responsibility * Work with maintenance teams to develop preventive maintenance schedules and reliability strategies for pumps, tanks, sensors, blowers, and other equipment in water/wastewater systems. * Create and maintain SOPs, P&IDs, process documentation, and training materials related to water and wastewater systems * Participate in the development of emergency procedures for spills, system failures, or environmental incidents. Train relevant personnel on response protocols * Provide input on design for capital projects concurrently. * Other duties as assigned. * Occasional travel required to equipment vendors and other Chobani sites.Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical engineering preferred, other engineering degrees considered * 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing and engineering role * Experience in waste water and water treatment equipment * Working knowledge of project life cycle deliverables, contract & schedule * May be required to work in a site environment in the presence of heavy equipment, smoke, dust and noise * Proficient in the use Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project, SEEQ, CAPE or TOPS, and AutoCAD * Pro-activity, personal drive, decisiveness, commercial / business acumen, communication skills, excellent teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritize * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical engineering preferred, other engineering degrees considered * 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing and engineering role * Experience in waste water and water treatment equipment * Working knowledge of project life cycle deliverables, contract & schedule * May be required to work in a site environment in the presence of heavy equipment, smoke, dust and noise * Proficient in the use Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project, SEEQ, CAPE or TOPS, and AutoCAD * Pro-activity, personal drive, decisiveness, commercial / business acumen, communication skills, excellent teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritizeAbout UsChobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused compan