Filter Press Operator

CleanHarbors•Cleveland, OH

5d•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 performs treatment and process-monitoring work in coordination with the Lab Chemist and other operators. 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, determined after the interview based on experience.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Industrial waste or hazardous material experience.
Laboratory testing experience.

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 and work with the Lab team to ensure filter cakes meet specified guidelines.
Perform manual calculations of flow rates, pumping times, chemical pump drawdowns, and other required measurements.
Perform routine laboratory process tests to optimize biological and other treatment processes throughout the plant.
Record readings on operations logs and computer spreadsheets, and assist supervisors in 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 process operations to ensure performance remains within specifications.
Interpret SCADA process-control data and laboratory data against performance standards; make necessary equipment adjustments and advise the supervisor or other operators when conditions warrant.
Monitor and record unit-process metering devices using gauges, computer process-control systems, and other means on daily log sheets.
Coordinate process-control adjustments with other operators on shift.
Maintain data for required reports for internal regulatory agencies and remain accessible to stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned by Management.