What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swing Shift Treating Operator position at Koppers Inc.?
- Always obeys the “General Rules for All Employees”.
- Check “Trams Loaded” report to make sure proper charge is plugged in cylinder.
- Give each charge a number.
- Verify correct cubic feet.
- Verify correct tank readings.
- Check water meters (on boulton charges).
- Check vacuum (on boulton charges to customer specifications).
- Proper initial air pressure.
- Proper temperature (on air dry charges to customer specification).
- (on Boulton charges to customer specification)
- Check Pressure (all charges to customer specification)
- Take Boulton charges off early using a drop-off method.
- Ensure that all charge reports are filled out properly.
- Attach chart with each charge.
- Performs routine maintenance on all treating equipment including vacuum, fill, pressure, unloading, gaskets, and packings.
- Unloads and transfers chemicals.
- Operates and maintains the boiler and keeps required records.
- Lights off and shuts down boiler.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Applies “restricted use” pesticides as an “applicator technician”.
- Cleans door pit and places hazardous wastes into proper containers.
- Operates and maintains creosote storage tanks.
- Operates, adjusts, and maintains wastewater collection and treatment system.
- Responds at a first responder operations level to non-incidental spills of Creosote Solution, other hazardous chemicals, and hazardous waste.
- Responsible for reporting all reportable spills or releases to the Plant Management. If plant management not available report to the proper authorities (NRC, LEPC, Fire District) within the required time frames.
- Performs general plant housekeeping to ensure Treating and effluent areas are clean and free of debris.
- Visually monitors rainwater and snowmelt runoff from the drip tracks and other treating areas to ensure that runoff controls are operating correctly.
- Receives and offloads shipments of hazardous material by rail and truck.
- Works safely with and around hazardous materials including flammable or combustible liquids.
- Always uses correct PPE.
- Wears respirator for certain routine activities and may have to wear one during an emergency.
- May be called upon to fight small fires.
- May have to enter a confined space.
- May operate and maintain the sprinkler system in the boiler house.
Requirements & Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Able to read, understand and perform computer data entry of all related paperwork.
- Able to read and understand gauges and recording charts within the treating area.
- Understands boiler operation and maintenance.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Possesses sufficient physical strength to handle heavy mechanical equipment like cylinder doors.
- Able to wear respirator.
- Willingness to work outdoors.
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state or local law.
