Air Pollution Control Operator I

Job description

Position Purpose

Maintain the air pollution control(APC) train in a safe and efficient manner. Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment to prevent inadequate scrubbing of acid gasses and to maintain the proper residual collections from the APC train. Manage site residual waste and assist the incinerator operator with troubleshooting and repairs. Knows how to properly line up and start centrifugal pumps and how to safely Lock out/ Tag out equipment.

Inspects and troubleshoots the Ionizing Wet Scrubber, Wet Electrostatic Precipitator, Clarifiers, and Cooling towers.

Primary Duties/responsibilities

Stage Roll-off boxes for residual collections, monitors collections, samples boxes, labels, tracks, closes out paperwork, and stages residual collection boxes for 3rd party pickup.

• Perform daily ash clearing of the kiln disengaging chamber by performing Powershots
• Maintain high level of housekeeping and ownership of the APC train
• Report any spills or emergency situations to supervision and site Emergency Coordinators immediately and assist with remediation efforts and situational response
• Operate a variety of rolling stock such as: Forklifts, Manlifts, Scissor Lifts, Roll-Off Truck, Front-end Loader, Backhoe, 80BBL tanker, 130BBL tanker, yard Mule, and Vec-loader

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

High School diploma or GED equivalent 0-1 years experience in hazardous waste No unsatisfactory work performance issues and must be qualified in current position (6) months or more Currently holding or previously held a position which by definition of task and/or area required person to be trained to level of hazardous waste operator Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Must be able to pass a respirator fit test Must be able to perform the job requirements and pass a verbal and/or written skill/proficiency test for the position within a reasonable orientation/training period set by Supervisor.

Good verbal and written communication skills. Good math aptitude.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

40-Hour HAZWOPER training