Operator

Job Description
BENEFITS
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Operates a HARDTAC Potassium Hydroxide production facility. Responsibilities include loading/unloading bulk chemical trailers, operating a state-of-the-art KOH production facility via HMI, conducting laboratory analytical testing for product QA/QC and repair and maintain all plant equipment and plant areas.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitors tank levels, flow meters, gauges, flow rates, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in plant and control room via HMI.
Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log. Ensures conformance to process specifications. Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor.
Loading and unloading of hazardous and nonhazardous material from tanker trucks per SOP via air pressure, centrifugal pumps or air diaphragm pumps using chemical transfer hoses.
Performs manual labor, including periodic cleaning of recessed plate filter press.
Collects unit, product and feedstock samples in the field as assigned and performs routine tests such as Fluoride concentration, specific gravity, pH and KOH titration. Record and compute results from test data and maintains quality control records and charts as assigned.
Prepares chemical solutions used in performing water analysis following standardized formulas or experimental procedures. Assists in maintaining an inventory of chemical stores.
Enters data from various sources into established databases and spreadsheets. Ensures data integrity by verifying input and simple calculations. Processes forms and prepares and distributes trucking/shipping bill of lading and certificate of analysis paperwork.
Performs routine and preventative maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments on machines and related equipment including pumps, filter press, dust collector, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed and odor control systems. Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to lead or supervisor.
Performs manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
Sweeps, mops, scrubs and vacuums floors, hallways and stairs, cleans offices, restrooms, break rooms and windows per standard schedule or as detected.
Perform required safety inspections for plant area, mechanical equipment, safety equipment and grounds. Documenting and reporting all findings to supervisor.
Overall Plant Maintenance inside and outside,tasks includingmowing grass, weed eating,etc.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment:
Spends 100% of the time in operations environment. May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.
Possible Work Hazards:
May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment. Must be able to wear full and half-face respirator.
Physical Demands:
Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
reach with hands and arms;
and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces. May be required to use ladders or stairs.
The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.