Chem Process Tech 1

Nashville Wire Products•Nashville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing essential duties related to chemical processing and environmental regulations. The individual will conduct tests and field investigations to gather data for controlling pollutants in air, water, and soil, ensuring compliance with city, state, and federal environmental regulations. Responsibilities include conducting chemical laboratory tests, preparing samples, operating equipment like filter presses and potentially acid recovery units, and maintaining process tanks. The job also requires keeping the work area clean and orderly and conducting all work in a safe manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, policies, and procedures.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, or employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, & decimals.
Ability to compute and interpret statistical data.
Knowledge of personal computers.
Ability to listen and hear effectively.

Responsibilities

Conducts tests and field investigations to obtain data in determining sources and methods of controlling pollutants in air, water, and soil ensuring all city, state, and federal environmental regulations are met.
Conducts chemical laboratory tests, according to work instructions, to determine characteristics of solid or liquid substances.
Prepare chemical samples, test for appropriate chemical concentrations, and record data on proper forms.
Operate filter press to remove solids from waste water.
Operate forklift as needed.
May operate acid recovery unit for the removal of ferrous sulfate from acid.
May maintain process tanks to ensure proper concentrations and temperatures.
May perform other duties as required or requested.
May participate on project teams as requested.
Keeps work area clean and orderly.
Responsible for conducting all work in a safe manner.