Pre-Treatment Plant Technician

Colorcon Inc•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-treatment Plant Technician (PTP) is responsible for operating and maintaining the wastewater pre-treatment plant. Responsibilities include ensuring that wastewater and waste materials, both hazardous and non-hazardous, are handled within permit specifications dictated by local, state, and federal authorities. The Technician will also serve as an Environmental, Health & Safety liaison and perform other tasks as assigned by manager. This position reports to the Site Services Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required, with some college preferred.
Minimum of 1 year manufacturing or production experience required.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals required.
Proficient math skills, reading comprehension skills, mechanical aptitude, and dexterity.
Ability to wear an OSHA approved respirator required.
Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, goggles, respirator, chemical apron/suit.
Possess the physical ability to lift and move 50 lbs. unassisted and push or pull up to 3000 lbs. repetitively.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders of different slopes and in various climates and locations.
Willingness and ability to obtain required certifications (e.g., DOT HAZMAT, RCRA, emergency response).

Nice To Haves

College level chemistry and/or previous wastewater operation experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Regularly monitor system through reading gauges, graphs, meters, and control panels.
Perform bench tests and record results to maintain plant operation and diagnose system upsets.
Learn multiple PLCs throughout the department and how to use them.
Knowledge of all specifications along with ability to treat wastewater to meet Coloron’s and Upper Gwynedd Township’s defined specifications.
Monitor chemical supplies, adjust feed rates and plant operation as required based on bench tests and plant performance.
Order and receive supplies and maintain chemical stocks.
Maintain logs, compile equipment readings and test results into reports.
Provide tours and explain PTP process to visitors and regulatory authorities as needed.
Load wastewater into tankers for disposal and offload chemical tankers and chemicals in intermediate bulk container (IBCs).
Make routine adjustments, perform operational changes and basic process and equipment troubleshooting to a variety of processes, pumps, valves, and other equipment.
Submit timely maintenance requests when breakdowns happen.
Train to be a member of the site emergency response team and act as incident commander if needed.
Operate Colorcon’s fire, security and badging systems and communicate with local authorities including police, fire, and township officials when necessary.
Ability to support site operations and other departments with EHS tasks and act as EHS if needed (e.g., incident reports, inspections, emergency response)
Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as needed by manager.

Benefits

All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
Employees have the choice between three medical plans
100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
Optional Vision Coverage
Fitness and Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
401(k) Company Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays