Engineer, Waste Water Plant Maintenance

Posted Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Nestled in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, our Tipton facility manufactures a diverse range of products, including milk powder, butter, nutritional powders, and processed fluids.

We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offercompetitivepayandincentiveprogramsdesigned to recognize and reward your contributions.

Competitive medical,dental, and vision benefits,generous paid time off, sick days & holidays,retirement plansdesigned to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

Job Summary

The Wastewater Plant Maintenance Engineer and Operator shall operate and maintain the equipment, controls, systems and machines for the Chemical Recovery Systems, Waste Treatment Plant, City water treatment and discharge under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager.

Essential Functions

• Follow and Enforcing all Safety procedures are being executed along with trainings.
• Must be able to operate and train employees on CMMS.
• Maintain, Operate, and repair all Waste Treatment Plant equipment: pumps, evaporators, tanks, valves, etc.
• Maintain and repair all support equipment:
  Waste Recovery tanks, transfer equipment, Wastewater Evaporator, DAF, holding and treatment tanks, Wastewater loadout equipment, sewer meters, conductivity meters, water meters, pH probes, level sensors, etc.
• Must obtain medical clearance to use respirator and maintain certification.
• Must have a working knowledge of and experience in waste plant maintenance and operations.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of water discharge permit(s), the critical parameters for water discharge to the city and for high strength waste.
• Handling of chemicals for support equipment operation. Chemical testing of water, condensate, plant process water.
• Daily key wastewater readings.
• Complete Wastewater loadouts and scheduling.
• Calibrations to drain analytical equipment
• Fabrication and manufacturing of equipment for production needs; product and process piping, sanitary equipment, steam lines, chemical lines, pneumatic lines, etc.
• Documentation of all schematic and diagram changes to keep plant record current.
• Responsible for working with a minimum amount of supervision in all key areas.
• Responsible for reporting on a daily basis work orders and activity reports.
• Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly.
• It is necessary that maintenance engineers work well with employees throughout the plant.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.
• Follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and neat work area.
• Complete all paperwork neatly and correctly.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Excellent regular full time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
• Report all possible failures to Maintenance Manager.
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. “Food Safety and Quality” are the responsibilities of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The…