TANNERY ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATOR
About The Position
General Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Operate the tannery's wastewater treatment area safely and efficiently. • Perform the wastewater treatment process from the leather tanning process. • Perform the solid decantation process, using chemical products for wastewater treatment. • Transfer water between tanks and remove solids using a filter press. • Operate and troubleshoot problems associated with wastewater treatment operations. • Organize the waste disposal area for the wastewater treatment process. • Prevent cross-contamination of wastewater. • Monitor and fill out process control spreadsheets in the wastewater treatment unit. • Communicate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance needs for equipment. • Perform equipment calibration when necessary. • Identify potential environmental problems and report them to the environmental supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED preferred
- Some mechanical knowledge is required to troubleshoot simple problems.
- The ability to multitask is essential.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is mandatory.
- Good note-taking skills and basic math knowledge are required.
- This position requires supervision, therefore, the operator must be disciplined to stay focused on tasks and meet performance requirements.
- Self-Motivated/ High Sense of urgency
- Able to work in both hot and cold temperatures
Nice To Haves
- Experience in wastewater treatment is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Operate the tannery's wastewater treatment area safely and efficiently.
- Perform the wastewater treatment process from the leather tanning process.
- Perform the solid decantation process, using chemical products for wastewater treatment.
- Transfer water between tanks and remove solids using a filter press.
- Operate and troubleshoot problems associated with wastewater treatment operations.
- Organize the waste disposal area for the wastewater treatment process.
- Prevent cross-contamination of wastewater.
- Monitor and fill out process control spreadsheets in the wastewater treatment unit.
- Communicate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance needs for equipment.
- Perform equipment calibration when necessary.
- Identify potential environmental problems and report them to the environmental supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
