Chemical Operator

Clean Harbors•El Dorado, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a safely oriented, mechanically inclined Chemical Operator for its team in El Dorado, Arkansas. The operator monitors and documents units on a schedule, uses loaders to move ash boxes, hooks up tankers, and troubleshoots loss of flow in pneumatic systems and other types of pumps. The role performs facility operations and waste processing in compliance with segregation requirements, works with automated PLC-controlled equipment and filter presses, and helps meet safety, compliance, and production goals. The position is titled Facility Technician IV internally. The operator also completes associated tracking paperwork, manages inventory and warehouse activities, performs daily safety checks, follows area-specific permit requirements, and maintains a clean work environment. The role requires working rotating day and night shifts and may involve lifting, prolonged sitting or standing, working in all weather conditions, and working at heights.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Mechanically inclined.
Able to troubleshoot various pumps.
Must be safety oriented.
Able to work as a team player and communicate with various groups simultaneously.
Able to work a rotating shift that includes days and nights.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds, sit or stand for long periods, work in all weather conditions, and work at heights.
At least 6 months of experience operating a heavy loader, skid steer, bucket loader, front-end loader, or similar equipment.

Nice To Haves

Flow control knowledge is an asset.
One or more years of plant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and document units on a schedule.
Use loaders to move ash boxes and hook up tankers.
Troubleshoot loss of flow in pneumatic systems and other types of pumps.
Perform basic operations, including opening and inspecting drums, tank farm truck loading and unloading, waste processing in compliance with segregation requirements, operating automated PLC-controlled equipment, and filter press operations.
Meet or exceed safety, compliance, and production goals.
Provide training and/or mentorship to other Facility Technicians.
Complete and submit paperwork for tracking tanks and product.
Ensure proper inventory warehousing and scanning, and use WinWeb or a comparable inventory enterprise program.
Operate a forklift or heavy loader when necessary.
Perform and document daily safety checks before operating equipment.
Understand and take ownership of area-specific permit-required compliance standards.
Maintain a clean work environment.