Senior Process Engineer - Wastewater at Chobani

Town of Pittsfield, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

161000.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Process Engineering, Wastewater Treatment, Water Treatment, Filtration, Reverse Osmosis, UV Disinfection, Environmental Compliance, Data Analysis, Preventive Maintenance, SOP Development, Project Management, Team Collaboration, Troubleshooting, Regulatory Reporting, Process Optimization, Technical Documentation

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Summary The 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 About Us Chobani 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 company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.  Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.  For more information, please visit  www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.  Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave. Compensation Range: $107,000.00 - $161,000.00, plus bonus.

Responsibilities

The Senior Process Engineer will oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of water treatment systems and manage on-site wastewater treatment processes to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. They will also provide technical support for day-to-day operations and collaborate with production teams to monitor effluent characteristics.