Chemical Plant Operator, Mid Shift

Anomatic; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in New Albany, Ohio, is seeking an Environmental Control Operator responsible for operating and maintaining nickel, NOx scrubbers, TSS and neutralization systems at target performance levels.

You will monitor waste water and air scrubbing, adjust chemicals, ensure proper pH, manage safety labels, and keep logs on chillers, boilers, and air compressors. The role requires independence, ability to work overtime, and fit with a chemical environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete Chemical Safe Handling and Operations Training within 6 months.
• Capable of working in a chemical environment.
• Current HAZWOPER training, or ability to become certified within 6 months.
• Current Forklift training or ability to become certified within 30 days.
• Mathematical skills including basic arithmetic.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Able to wear a respirator.
• Able to work overtime, sometimes on short notice or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate waste water and air scrubbing systems.
• Add chemicals as needed.
• Watch for proper nickel flocculation and precipitation.
• Check for proper pH ranges.
• Check NOX scrubber circulation tank.
• Label stored chemicals according to OSHA regulations.
• Clean and store empty containers.
• Maintain chemical inventory reports.
• Participate in Emergency Response System.
• Store wastes properly.
• Take readings and log information on chiller, boiler and air compressor as necessary.
• Keep waste treatment area neat and clean.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Self-motivation

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

HAZWOPER training

Chemical handling training

Forklift training

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Environmental Control Operator is responsible for ensuring that the nickel, nox scrubbers, TSS and neutralization whole flow environmental systems and processes are operated and are maintained at the required performance level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Monitor and operate waste water and air scrubbing systems

1. Add chemicals as needed
2. Watch for proper nickel flocculation and precipitation
3. Check for proper pH ranges
4. Check NOX scrubber circulation tank

• Label stored chemicals according to OSHA regulations
• Clean and store empty containers
• Maintain chemical inventory reports
• Participate in Emergency Response System
• Store wastes properly
• Take readings and log information on chiller, boiler and air compressor as necessary
• Keep waste treatment area neat and clean
• Any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must satisfactorily complete Chemical Safe Handling and Operations Training within first 6 months of employment
• Capable of working in a chemical environment
• Current HAZWOPER training, or ability to become certified with 6 months of hire.
• Current Forklift training or ability to become certified with 30 days of hire.
• Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal direction
• Able to wear a respirator (no facial hair which would interfere with fit)
• Able to work overtime as needed - sometimes on a short notice or on weekends