Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator — Steel Manufacturing
Employer: United States Steel Corporation | Location: Gary, Indiana | Requisition: 13686BR
Role overview
Operate, monitor, and support industrial wastewater treatment processes that protect our operations and environment at a leading steel producer. This position requires an IDEM Wastewater Operator License at Class A or higher.
Core responsibilities
- Run and observe treatment systems serving production and service units; record readings and adjust processes.
- Handle, transport, and process materials and chemicals; some items are heavy, sharp, or hazardous.
- Perform manual tasks, including lifting more than 50 lbs, staging supplies, and housekeeping.
- Assist in equipment inspections and basic maintenance to sustain uptime and compliance.
- Work from elevated platforms as needed and operate mobile equipment safely.
- Perform effectively in hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy conditions.
Minimum requirements
- Active Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Wastewater Operator License—Class A or higher.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Availability for rotating 8-hour shifts (including weekends and holidays) and overtime when required.
- Strict adherence to safety procedures; consistent use of PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, metatarsal boots, and respirator when necessary.
- Dependable attendance, punctuality, and ability to work with self-direction.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment digital assessment.
Work schedule and environment
- Rotating shifts across days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Physical work with frequent movement, climbing, and lifting >50 lbs.
- Exposure to varied industrial environments and weather conditions.
Competency model
- Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
- Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
- Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results
About U. S. Steel
Founded in 1901, U. S. Steel is transforming the future of steel with a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal while continuing to supply essential products for automotive, construction, packaging, appliances, and energy.
Our Culture of Caring fuels community partnerships, philanthropy, employee volunteerism, scholarships, leadership development, and an unshakable commitment to safety and respect. We are United by Steel.
Awards
- Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
- Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
- Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ‘24
Proficiency
You should be proficient in: Wastewater Treatment