Environmental Systems Operator

Primary Duties

• Complies with all plant administrative rules.
• Complies with all applicable operating procedures.
• Obeys the plant safety rules.
• Knowledgeable regarding preservative handling and wastewater treatment.
• Obtain and maintain SC Class "D" Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant License.
• Perform all tests for Biological and Chemical Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Maintain all daily and weekly logs.
• Performs housekeeping in wastewater plant areas including, sumps, floors, and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all pumps, valves, and equipment pertaining to the wastewater system.
• Working knowledge of drum/waste handling procedures and labeling.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs all required SH&E responsibilities.

This employee may or will manage hazardous waste.

• RCRA Hazardous Waste Training Requirements and Outline
  • For new employees: Initial training must take place before assignment to a job involving hazardous waste. Employees who have not yet received this training must be supervised at all times.
  • Refresher training: Koppers requires annual refresher training for all employees that will or may manage hazardous waste.
  • Training Curriculum (For a more in-depth curriculum please see K-SHE-006 Regulatory Training Guidance on Sharepoint):
    • Familiarize employees with the purpose and content of the RCRA Contingency Plan (SPCC,PPC,SPCC,ERP,etc).
    • Instruct employees on correct hazardous waste management and handling.
    • Discuss the records and documentation and that are required for hazardous waste management activities.
    • Discuss the proper management of used oil and universal waste.
    • Instruct employees on the principles and promote employee discussion of specific opportunities for waste minimization.
    • Inform the employees of steps they should take if they notice problems at the facility related to hazardous waste management.

SH&E Responsibilities

• Comply with all SH&E regulations and corporate and plant SH&E policies and procedures.
• Promptly and properly reports all incidents, injuries, damages, spills and/or releases.
• Promptly reports and, if possible, corrects all unsafe acts and/or conditions.
• Wears protective equipment (PPE) required by the applicable PPE hazard.
• Assists in cleaning catch basins, troughs, filters, and sumps.
• Manage hazardous waste produced from waste water and stored in appropriate properly labeled container.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Pass preemployment medical screening.
• Qualified as a powered industrial equipment operator.
• Must obtain a SC Class "D" Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant License within permitted time.
• Trained as authorized personnel and/or affected personnel for lockout/tagout.
• Authorized as a permit confined space attendant and/or entrant.
• Demonstrates acceptable retention level for the required training elements by receiving a Level 5 or above on a Work Keys Test for Literacy and Applied Math.
• Trained to handle hazardous waste.
• DOT Hazmat Training
• Medically cleared to wear required respiratory protection.

Training Needed