What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Waste Water Tech - 1st Shift position at Valence?
Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With ten strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.
Position Summary:
Ensure proper function of the wastewater pre-treatment system and prevent the discharge limits for the specified constituents of the Wastewater Discharge permit.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; Replace equipment when necessary
- Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant
- Maintain, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meter, and other water quality monitoring equipment
- Calibrate, clean and ensure proper function of pH and ORP probes and controllers
- Operate and maintain rise pump stations
- Clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process Setup hazardous waste cubic yard storage containers with proper labeling
- Operate sludge pump and filter press
- Collect, segregate, and transport hazardous waste from generation points to the hazardous waste storage area
- Label and sign appropriate hazardous and chemical reactantsInspect facility where hazardous waste is stored and evaluate compliance; track accumulation start dates of satellite storage containers
- Inspect facility where hazardous waste is stored and evaluate compliance; track accumulation start dates of satellite storage containers
- Compile and maintain list of hazardous waste needing disposal and organize the waste for transport and disposal
- Review hazardous waste manifests and accompanying land disposal restriction notification forms for compliance
- Respond to hazardous waste spills in emergency situations
- Responsible for chemical process tank additions, make ups and remakes
- Assist in other duties as needed to ensure environmental compliance throughout the chemical processing facility
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
