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EH&S Wastewater Maintenance Specialist 1st shift
Orangeburg, NY, USPosted 1 weeks ago
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Job Description
This is an hourly position with Local 475, rate of pay is $32.31/hr
Job Responsibilities:
Waste management
Proper containment, labeling, staging, and storage of various hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., RCRA)
Prepare internal and external reports
Industrial Wastewater
Operate and maintain the on-site wastewater treatment system, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with regulatory discharge limits
Perform and record daily system checks, flow rates, pH levels, and chemical dosing
Perform routine preventative maintenance on wastewater treatment systems. Pumps, valves. Sensors, and associated equipment to ensure optimal operation and prevent breakdowns
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions, leaks, clogs, and alarms in wastewater and fume scrubber system
Maintain equipment logs, service records, and maintenance schedules according to manufacturer guidelines and internal procedures
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Conduct routine inspections of eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, fire control valves, spill kits, etc.
Assist with Velocity Hazard ID closures and follow up
Participate as EHS representative in TPM, CI, and Kaizen events
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Ability to lift and work in environments with exposure to industrial chemicals, fumes, and noise
Required to wear PPE including gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and protective clothing
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions
Minimum Position Requirements:
Must be able to obtain and maintain:
RCRA (annual) and DOT (every three years) Certification
Forklift and man lift certification
Lockout Tagout Training
Confined Space Training
Must be proficient in MS office and entering data in computer programs
Previous experience with Chemical Management preferred
Must be fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing)
High School diploma or equivalent required
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum lift floor to waist – 30 pounds
2. Minimum lift waist to shoulder level – 30 pounds
3. Minimum pull – 40 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to moderate cold and moderate heat. Exposure to the production facility includes loud noise, fumes, and moving equipment.