Chem Process Tech 1

Nashville Wire Career•Nashville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
May occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to listen and hear effectively.

Nice To Haves

Operate acid recovery unit for the removal of ferrous sulfate from acid.
Maintain process tanks to ensure proper concentrations and temperatures.
Participate on project teams as requested

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.