Effluent Technician

Global Cellulose Fibers•Port Wentworth, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform day-to-day shift activities of operating the effluent area in compliance with documented safety requirements. Ensure that all SOPs are followed and provide improvements to existing procedures. Transfer and ensure the safe handling of treatment chemicals and chemical totes. Ensure good housekeeping of the effluent area and effluent vehicle. Monitor and record field readings and operational changes. Respond to emergencies and alarms. Ensure assigned fire system responsibilities are completed. Report any equipment malfunctions through the SAP system and support repair as necessary. Perform laboratory testing, wastewater sampling, basic maintenance, and operational corrections. Make visual assessments about field conditions and communicate (verbally and written) with internal and external customers. Ensure recordkeeping, reporting requirements, sample collection, and data archiving are up-to-date. Complete data entry accurately into Proficy, the mill’s wastewater data collection system. Complete additional duties as assigned by the EHS department or site coordinator.

Requirements

Must be currently 18 years of age or older
Eligible for employment in the U.S.
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
Basic computer skills
Able to function in a team environment.
Practical understanding of metrics and problem solving.
Practical understanding of basic math and algebra. In addition to pre-employment testing, a proficiency test will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Must be able to demonstrate basic mathematic skills.
Must be able to demonstrate ability to monitor effluent area via DeltaV.
Must be able to demonstrate attention to detail, show initiative, be reliable and be a team player.
Must be able to lift samples weighing as much as 50-60 lbs. (5 gallons).
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and work on elevated platforms.
Must be comfortable working around ponds. Work is both outdoor and indoor.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to drive passenger vehicles such as a pickup truck or a 4-door automobile.
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Effluent Operators will be assigned to a rotating 12 hour shift team.

Nice To Haves

Laboratory, effluent and/or wastewater treatment experience is preferred, but not required, as training is part of onboarding.

Responsibilities

Perform day-to-day shift activities of operating the effluent area in compliance with documented safety requirements.
Ensure that all SOPs are followed and provide improvements to existing procedures.
Transfer and ensure the safe handling of treatment chemicals and chemical totes.
Ensure good housekeeping of the effluent area and effluent vehicle.
Monitor and record field readings and operational changes.
Respond to emergencies and alarms.
Ensure assigned fire system responsibilities are completed.
Report any equipment malfunctions through the SAP system and support repair as necessary.
Perform laboratory testing, wastewater sampling, basic maintenance, and operational corrections.
Make visual assessments about field conditions and communicate (verbally and written) with internal and external customers.
Ensure recordkeeping, reporting requirements, sample collection, and data archiving are up-to-date.
Complete data entry accurately into Proficy, the mill’s wastewater data collection system.
Complete additional duties as assigned by the EHS department or site coordinator.