Distillation Operator

Transdev • Denver, CO

392d

About The Position

The Distillation Operator is responsible for processing various bulk and liquid waste materials using thin film evaporators and pot stills. This role focuses on maximizing the recovery of hazardous and non-hazardous materials while adhering to regulatory and company standards. The position requires operational efficiency and compliance with safety protocols.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred.
• Prior work experience in the hazardous waste/related industry required.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management skills to organize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Run distillation units by connecting feed, product, and sludge tanks, applying the proper amount of heat from boilers, and maintaining operating hourly logs to ensure peak efficiency.
• Charge and discharge pot stills with appropriate gallon amounts of liquid to meet product specifications.
• Perform compatibility testing on various hazardous materials to ensure compliance with recovery specifications.
• Retrieve clean tank recovery samples and route them to the laboratory with appropriate paperwork to ascertain recovery quality.
• Load, unload, and sample bulk tankers and/or drums to verify the accuracy of hazardous materials contents before recovery processing.
• Operate and maintain all equipment professionally to ensure optimum efficiency and timely project completion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees