Reactor Operator

Clean Harbors•Cleveland, OH
•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is hiring a Reactor Operator in Cleveland, Ohio. The role involves offloading and treating drum and bulk waste loads generated by the company’s customers as part of an established team. The operator samples and offloads inbound tankers and performs reactor treatments according to laboratory instructions and prescribed treatment recipes. The role also includes operating and maintaining reactor systems safely, keeping required logs and paperwork, complying with site permits and standard operating procedures, and maintaining a clean work area. The regular schedule is Thursday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Training is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pay is $23–$28 per hour, depending on experience. Daily overtime is available.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 1 year of treatment operations or other operations experience.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Proficiency with Windows-based applications.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with chemicals and/or in reactor operator environments.
  • Knowledge of reactor systems, safeguards, capabilities, and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Sample and offload inbound tankers, complete final truck offloading documents, and perform reactor treatments as instructed by the laboratory.
  • Obtain a red-flag review for loads when required before processing.
  • Complete the reactor’s daily operating checklist, including maintaining scrubber logs.
  • Perform daily maintenance duties for the unit and promptly report reactor problems or issues to management and maintenance.
  • Operate the reactor safely and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and checklist parameters.
  • Complete and submit paperwork for waste-tracking movements and scanning operations.
  • Maintain logs according to site-specific permits.
  • Ensure work complies with applicable Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures; review applicable SOPs and satisfactorily complete quizzes.
  • Understand and take ownership of area-specific permit-required compliance standards.
  • Follow laboratory-prescribed treatment recipes and immediately communicate deviations from permit-required conditions.
  • Maintain a clean work environment and understand the Clean Compliance Standard.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Company-paid training.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Opportunities for growth and development.
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