Chemical Process Operator

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• The Chemical Process Operator performs all chemical process tests required to maintain chemical balance and material mixtures necessary for operation. Complies with safety related SOP in Chemical handling.

• Operate and control all systems including making adjustments to wastewater solutions, oils, and materials.
• Understands and complies with position related safety, SOPs, and work instructions especially for Lockout Tagout, wastewater treatment chemical handling, machine guarding, housekeeping, SQF and personal protective equipment.
• Perform required chemical process tests to maintain prescribed chemical balance or material mixture necessary for operation of equipment.
• Sample solutions at prescribed intervals to assure proper chemical balance and measurements of waste content.
• Mix and maintain solutions in the operation for the process washer deionizers, coolant systems, water treatment, and soluble oil filtration systems.
• Storage of chemicals and compounds.
• Prepare chemical wash solutions for the washer involving measuring chemicals in liquid or dry form.
• Prepare batches of soluble oil mixture according to prescribed percentages.
• Setup, adjust and maintain washer and wastewater equipment including changing filters and cleaning filter screens.
• Install, maintain, repair, and assist with overhaul on pumps, piping, plumbing, and support equipment.
• Monitor, maintain and report the Hazardous Waste Program, as required.
• Unload and store barrel totes and bulk material deliveries, such as oil and chemicals.
• Deliver materials to “ready for use” locations. Maintain inventory records of supplies used in the process.
• Examine, test, and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications using appropriate gauges and instruments. Record all relevant information including the date.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections of assigned equipment, report findings, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Write and perform maintenance work orders, as required.
• Notify supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions.
• Notify supervisor of poor-quality material or supplies.
• Operate equipment and assist production, as directed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with personal protective equipment.
• Mechanically inclined and familiar with hand tools.
• Familiar with proper handling of chemical solvents.
• Familiar with material safety data sheets.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Able to navigate computer-based programs.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

KEY JOB COMPETENCIES/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to stand for a long duration of time in excess of 8 hours a day.
• Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly.
• Able to lift 40 pounds overhead.
• Able to push/pull 800 lb. drums using hand truck.
• Able to withstand heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes and loud noise.
• Able to climb stairs frequently.