Chemical Treatment Operator- BP

Primary Purpose

Provide operation services on customer site to meet the goals of the onsite operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Adds proper mixture of chemicals to incoming waste in order to process through the centrifuge to produce materials in accordance with Customer & Company guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Performs job in a safe manner, following all safety procedures.
• Directs liquid waste through a system of pumps, tanks, and centrifuges for treatment.
• Monitors centrifuge operations and operations of scrubbing vessels & associated systems.
• Maintain operating logs and perform daily system checks.
• Discharges treated water from tanks into appropriate sewers, manages oil and solids for offsite shipments.
• Position handles hazardous materials and requires use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, Eye/Ear Protection and Respirator, personal monitors
• Basic Centrifuge operational knowledge
• Operate fork lift or similar machinery.
• Makes repairs to equipment.
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment
• Understand and follow related state and federal rules for waste management.
• Responsible for keeping operating areas, walls, pipes, and associated storage areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Completes daily paperwork to track labor, equipment and supplies used for billing purposes and other associated paperwork.

Heritage believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to company success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the company to just the work identified. It is Heritage's expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of company endeavors.

Education: High School Diploma or its equivalent required. Industrial Wastewater Certification preferred. OSHA 10 hour OSHA 40 hour training preferred.

Experience: 6 months of Centrifuge experience required. One year of Heritage experience preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities: This is a safety sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function.
Knowledge of OSHA plant safety regulations. Ability to understand RCRA compliance standards. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including respirator and ability to lift 50 lbs. OSHA 10 & OSHA 40 hour training preferred. Ability to troubleshoot processes and equipment. Make repairs to equipment. Excellent problem solving skills. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

A post offer drug screen will be required.

EEO including disability/veteran

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