Environmental Systems Operator

Koppers Inc.•Florence, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Systems Operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with all plant administrative rules, operating procedures, and safety rules. This role requires knowledge of preservative handling and wastewater treatment, and the ability to obtain and maintain a SC Class “D” Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant License. The operator will perform various tests, maintain logs, and ensure the cleanliness and preventative maintenance of wastewater plant equipment. This position involves managing hazardous waste, requiring specific training and adherence to RCRA regulations. The operator will also be responsible for general SH&E (Safety, Health, and Environment) responsibilities, including prompt reporting of incidents and maintaining a safe working environment.

Requirements

Pass preemployment medical screening.
Qualified as a powered industrial equipment operator.
Must obtain a SC Class “D” Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant License within permitted time.
Trained as authorized personnel and/or affected personnel for lockout/tagout.
Authorized as a permit confined space attendant and/or entrant.
Demonstrates acceptable retention level for the required training elements by receiving a Level 5 or above on a Work Keys Test for Literacy and Applied Math.
Trained to handle hazardous waste.
DOT Hazmat Training
Medically cleared to wear required respiratory protection.

Nice To Haves

Familiarize employees with the purpose and content of the RCRA Contingency Plan (SPCC,PPC,SPCC,ERP,etc).
Instruct employees on correct hazardous waste management and handling.
Discuss the records and documentation and that are required for hazardous waste management activities.
Discuss the proper management of used oil and universal waste.
Instruct employees on the principles and promote employee discussion of specific opportunities for waste minimization.
Inform the employees of steps they should take if they notice problems at the facility related to hazardous waste management.
Comply with all SH&E regulations and corporate and plant SH&E policies and procedures.
Promptly and properly reports all incidents, injuries, damages, spills and/or releases.
Promptly reports and, if possible, corrects all unsafe acts and/or conditions.
Wears protective equipment (PPE) required by the applicable PPE hazard.
General Plant Safety Rules.
PPE Program Quality & Nonconformance.
Medical Records Access
Emergency Response & ICP
Hearing Protection
Respiratory Protection
Blood Borne Pathogens
Asbestos Awareness
RCRA, NPDES, SWPPP, SPCC, YDCP Operations
Drip Pad Operations
Confined Space Awareness
HazCom
LOTO
DOT
Security
SH&E Awareness
Code of Conduct, Workplace Violence, Harassment
Railroad Safety
Fall Protection
Fire Extinguisher

Responsibilities

Complies with all plant administrative rules.
Complies with all applicable operating procedures.
Obeys the plant safety rules.
Knowledgeable regarding preservative handling and wastewater treatment.
Obtain and maintain SC Class “D” Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant License.
Perform all tests for Biological and Chemical Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Maintain all daily and weekly logs.
Performs housekeeping in wastewater plant areas including, sumps, floors, and equipment.
Performs preventative maintenance on all pumps, valves, and equipment pertaining to the wastewater system.
Working knowledge of drum/waste handling procedures and labeling.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs all required SH&E responsibilities.
This employee may or will manage hazardous waste.
Assist in cleaning catch basins, troughs, filters, and sumps.
Manage hazardous waste produced from waste water and stored in appropriate properly labeled container.