Environmental Technician
Environmental Technician
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Job Description
WHO ARE WE
Sonaca North America is a world-class leader in designing building and manufacturing aerospace structures systems and components for commercial business and regional and military aerospace customers. We employ engineering manufacturing and testing experts throughout the United States and the rest of the world. Our integrated team approach and full life cycle of capabilities enable our employees to take advantage of a wide range of opportunities for career growth within our organization.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are currently seeking am Environmental Technician. This position is responsible for operating the industrial wastewater treatment system in a manner consistent with plant policy and the city wastewater discharge permit to assist tank operators in the cleaning of process tanks and the servicing of chemicals to handle hazardous waste awaiting disposal to respond to in-house chemical or hazardous waste spills and to put away delivered chemicals.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate the wastewater treatment system. Clean and calibrate the pH and oxidation reduction potential (ORP) monitoring equipment. Perform testing for chrome conversion and total chrome discharged to the city sewer. Control rinse tank overflow rates to balance with wastewater processing rates. Operate and clean the filter press and sand filter. Assume ownership of 5S activities in the WWTP area. Drain and assist in cleaning rinse / process tanks as required. Add chemicals to reagent tanks for the wastewater treatment module. Monitor the deionize water generation unit service chemicals and activate the regeneration process as required to support production. Respond to in-house chemical or hazardous waste spills to contain neutralize and clean up such spills. Assist in process tank maintenance such as cleaning liner changes and pumping of chemicals into disposal trucks. Assist in bulk deliveries of caustic soda by preparing hoses monitoring the delivery then cleaning and putting away hoses. Putting away drummed and bagged chemicals when they are delivered. Maintain a logbook of all wastewater treatment activities to be used in reporting to the city and state. To utilize and build skills in Chemical Hazard Communication and related safety training. To accumulate and use technical skills in these areas to: Perform respirator fit tests conduct Hazard Communication training for new employees train as a back-up for Chemical Lab testing and inventory and order chemical supplies for the plant.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prefer minimum one-year experience in wastewater operation and experience in Waste Treatment Record Keeping a plus.
- 40-hour HazWop Training Certification and/or Wastewater operators license preferred.
- Ongoing training a minimum of 8 hours each year in EPA RCRA (Resource Conservation Recovery Act) subject matter preferred.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
- US Citizenship
WHY CHOOSE Sonaca
We take care of our people.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
- Competitive wages
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Medical dental vision life and accidental insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Employee assistance plan for access to counseling consulting and other community resources
- Wellness program
- Tuition assistance
- Subject to eligibility terms and conditions
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks and duties. The responsibilities tasks and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties as assigned may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an at will basis and may be terminated at any time.
Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the companys online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North Americas Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.
Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.
Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer
NOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS
It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates (LMI Aerospace).
This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.
Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.
Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America please email .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
