What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Operator/ Treatment Technician position at Perma-Fix Environmental?
FUNCTION : Non-exempt. This position is responsible for performing waste processing and treatment activities for the nuclear waste segment at Perma-Fix of Florida treatment, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF).DUTIES : Regulatory complianceWaste processing and / or treatment in accordance with established proceduresInitiation and maintenance of daily process logsVerification of materials stored and processed for QA / QCContainer handling (palletizing, ringing, stacking, and labeling)Daily processing activities may include working with the following : Hazardous / non-hazardous organize and aqueous radioactive matricesHazardous and non-hazardous radioactive solids / sludgeDecommissioning of hazardous and non-hazardous radioactive lab packsMercury and other elemental heavy metals, asbestos, potential blood-borne pathogens, etc.Various chemical reagents (organic, aqueous, oxidizers, acids, bases, etc.)Industrial processing type equipmentRecommend management action to improve standard operating proceduresInitiation of nonconformance, incident and near miss reportingIdentify and requisition processing supplies and reagentsInteracts with facility personnel to achieve departmental objectivesDepartment level quality assuranceOther duties as assignedRequirements High school graduate or equivalent (college, vocational or job training in a technical field preferred)40-hour OSHA Hazwoper Certification with current 8-hr refresher16-hour radiation safety training with current 4-hour refresherAttention to detail and organizational skillsPersonality conducive to teamworkAbility to follow written and oral directivesFacility equipment operations level trainingFacility waste operations trainingFacility quality assurance program operations level trainingAnnual respirator fit test qualified and ability to function in all levels of personal protective equipment (PPE)Written and verbal communication skillsDisplays of professionalismAbility to multitaskCapacity to apply analytical evaluation to assigned workSit down, counter-balanced lift truck operator's licenseWORKING CONDITIONSHeavy lifting, exposure to excessive noise during floor operations, ambient weather conditions / seasonal extremes of temperature, use of a particular mask, air-purifying respirator; Tyvek or other protective equipment required, working with radioactive and hazardous waste to include chemical reagents, use of industrial processing equipment and tools.Perma-Fix Environmental Services' most important asset is our people. That's why we offer you an exceptional benefits program designed to meet your needs and the needs of your family.Benefits Available include : Medical coverageDental coverageVision coverageShort-Term and Long-Term Disability benefitsBasic Life Insurance and Accidental Death benefitsVoluntary Life Insurance benefitsEmployee Assistance Program401kHSA (with the High Deductible Health Plan only)FSAThe company contributes significantly to the cost of your medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability benefits and pays the full cost of your Basic Life and AD&D benefit.
