Filter Press Operator

Clean Harbors•Cleveland, OH

5d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Filter Press Operator in Cleveland, Ohio. The role pretreats sludge before it is sent to the filter press area and involves treating sludge during filter press operations in coordination with the Lab Chemist. The operator performs process testing, monitors and adjusts plant equipment and treatment processes, interprets SCADA and laboratory data, and maintains accurate operational records. The regular schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; the training schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pay is $21–$26 per hour, depending on experience and determined after interview.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Industrial waste or hazardous material experience preferred.
Laboratory testing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies, processes, and practices at all times.
Treat sludge during filter press operations in coordination with the Lab Chemist.
Follow standard operating procedures for filter press techniques.
Take pH readings.
Work with the Lab team to ensure filter cakes meet specified guidelines.
Calculate flow rates, pumping times, chemical pump drawdowns, and other required values accurately by hand.
Perform routine laboratory process tests to optimize biological and other plant treatment processes.
Record data readings on operations log sheets and computer spreadsheets, and assist supervisors with interpreting performance data to adjust process controls.
Operate, monitor, and inspect plant process equipment, including pumps and motors, compressors, screens, overhead cranes, membranes, chemical pumps, and associated equipment; continuously monitor operations against specifications.
Interpret SCADA process-control data and laboratory data against performance standards, make necessary equipment adjustments, and advise the supervisor or other operators when system conditions warrant.
Monitor and record unit-process metering devices using gauges, computer process-control systems, and other methods; coordinate process-control adjustments with other operators on shift.
Maintain data for required reports for internal regulatory agencies and make it accessible to stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.