Long Term Anaerobic Digester Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
August 2, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1138-NN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator, 1138-YN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator
Business Title:
Anaerobic Digester Operator
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The Animal Science Department within the College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) is seeking an Anaerobic Digester Operator. In this role, you will provide essential support for the daily operation, monitoring, and maintenance of facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant performance. You will oversee operational processes, collaborate closely with contractors such as Regenis, and respond to operational needs through troubleshooting, analysis, and problem-solving. You will maintain accurate records, utilize operational data to identify and address issues, and help optimize system performance while ensuring product quality and reliability.
You will also perform hands-on maintenance and coordinate repairs for key equipment, while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Success in this role requires regular communication with team members, contractors, and leadership to report site conditions, share operational updates, and support informed decision-making. In addition, you will contribute to regulatory compliance efforts, environmental monitoring activities, and continuous improvement initiatives that support the long-term success and sustainability of the facility.
To obtain a copy of the full job description, please email ansci.personnel@wsu.edu and include "Anaerobic Digester Operator" in the subject line or body of your message.
Additional Information:
This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.
Monthly Salary: $4,942.10- $7,569.55 Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Must be able to complete an OSHA-Accepted Fit Test.
• Must obtain fall protection training, CPR training, first aid training, and AED training, within 6 months of hire
• Ability and willingness to serve as the primary point of contact for system alerts, including maintaining availability and responding promptly to urgent or emergency situations outside of standard business hours.
• Must be dependable, responsive, and capable of making timely decisions in high-priority situations.
• Effective communication (written and oral) and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management, organizational and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of anaerobic digesters, reactors and industry best practices.
• Experience in repair and maintenance of analog and digital electronic controllers and systems.
• Experience performing professional-level work with research protocols.
• A CDL drivers license.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus -
https://ansci.wsu.edu/
https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/
Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Animal Sciences
Location: Pullman, WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
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