Lead Onsite Chemical Treatment Operator

Primary Purpose

Leads and directs crew and provides onsite operation services to ensure goals of the onsite operation are met in a safe and efficient manner.

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.
• Leads the crew and directs employees in their assigned tasks ensuring production goals are met in a safe and efficient manner; oversees the safety of the crew to ensure that workers are wearing proper safety equipment and utilizing safe work practices.
• Operates and maintains the centrifuge units and associated systems.
• Adds proper mixture of chemicals to incoming liquid 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.
• Responsible for loading and unloading chemicals and supplies.
• Position handles hazardous materials and requires use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, Eye/Ear Protection and Respirator, personal monitors.
• Operate fork lift or similar machinery.
• May participate in hiring, performance valuation, discipline, promotions and termination decisions.
• 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.
• Trains new employees in company and department procedures and monitors adherence.
• 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 our 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 our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Education: High School Diploma or its equivalent required.

Experience: Two years of experience in centrifuge operations 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. OSHA 10 & OSHA 40 Hr training preferred.

A post offer drug screen will be required.                                                            

EEO including disability/veteran

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