Environmental Technician I
Revere Copper Products, Inc•Rome, NY
•$58,400 - $65,600•Onsite
About The Position
Member of the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Team. This position executes a variety of manual, technical and clerical work related to the operation of the wastewater treatment facilities, solid/chemical/hazardous waste disposal, air emissions, chemical/petroleum bulk storage and cooling tower operations.
Requirements
- Experience in a wastewater, industrial or manufacturing facility
- Experience with MS word and Excel
- Successful completion of HAZWOPER and other environmental training to fulfill regulatory requirements.
- Handling chemicals and materials used in manufacturing plant.
- May have to open and close valves, reach into containment areas and handle delicate samples.
- Physical demands may include removing manhole covers, pushing and or pulling sludge carts, cleaning up spills, checking gauges and finding leaks.
- May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
- May be exposed to high noise environments.
- High school diploma and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree in environmental or other science, and 1 to 2 years of environmental experience
- RCRA & DOT Training
Responsibilities
- Operation of wastewater treatment system including sludge press and oil/water ultra-filtration system
- Perform wastewater/ waste sampling and testing
- Perform basic water quality analyses (pH, solids, copper, zinc, turbidity, etc.)
- Monitor process instrumentation (pH, level, flow, etc.) including chart recorders, and pH probe maintenance (cleaning, calibration and replacement).
- Assist with maintenance activities as directed
- Collect environmental data needed for regulatory compliance and reporting.
- Maintain environmental records in hardcopy and electronic format.
- Inspect/monitor petroleum and chemical bulk tanks, and containment systems.
- Inspect/monitor hazardous waste collection and storage area; manage inventory and maintain regulatory records.
- Inspect/monitor air treatment equipment and record daily readings.
- Help coordinate maintenance of environmental control equipment as necessary.
- Help coordinate work performed by Utility personnel in handling facility wastes.
- Perform other related duties as directed by supervision and detailed in standard work document and work instructions.
- Perform basic maintenance under supervision to sustain equipment operation
- Respond to environmental issues and incidents
- 24/7 Emergency On-Call for plant emergencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
