Environmental Technician

Zekelman Industries•Wheatland, PA

75d•Onsite

About The Position

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking an Environmental Technician for our facility located in Wheatland, PA. Reporting to the Environmental/Sustainability Manager, the Environmental Technician will assist and provide support as needed to the local Plant Manager. The Environmental Technician will be responsible for essential duties of operating industrial wastewater treatment systems. This includes laboratory and field tests as directed by the Environmental/Sustainability Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in physical science or engineering
At least two years of previous experience in an industrial environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficient computer skills (word processing and spreadsheets)
Ability to work within a team and with minimal supervision
Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills

Responsibilities

Maintain/complete accurate compliance records for the wastewater treatment systems
Monitor and adjust chemical consumptions to maintain effluent water quality
Maintain chemical inventory and coordinate chemical deliveries
Maintain chemical feed systems and address system alarms
Operation of the filter press for each system
Monitor/communicate system malfunctions to Plant Manager
Wastewater treatment area housekeeping duties
Maintain hazard/non-hazard waste storage areas and perform weekly waste inspections
Sample collection (wastewater effluent and stormwater)
Travel to multiple locations within PA/OH area if needed
Special projects and other duties as assigned