Chemical Processor + Operator

TurbineAero; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

TurbineAero is hiring a Chemical Process Technician to operate both automatic and manual chemical processing equipment in production. The role requires PPE usage and adherence to safety procedures in a complex manufacturing setting.

You will collect samples, perform chemical and water additions, monitor wastewater, and document activities. Training in hazardous materials handling and emergency procedures is required, with lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous materials and EPA/compliance practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a production environment.
• Training in hazardous material handling and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples for lab checks on chemicals in production.
• Perform routine chemical additions and water adjustments to tanks.
• Document and track chemical activities and additions.
• Maintain cleanliness of strip line tanks and change outs.
• Monitor wastewater treatment to meet quality standards and regulatory criteria.
• Operate equipment including holding/filling tanks, filter presses, evaporators, scrubbers, and pumps.
• Assist Maintenance & HSE by inspecting and sampling waste.
• Handle hazardous materials training and emergency procedures when required.
• Coordinate hazardous waste shipments and pickups.
• Order chemicals and maintain stock for production.
• Order drums and totes to support process of hazardous waste.
• Ensure water treatment system runs cleanly and continuously.
• Package hazardous waste per EPA requirements and store on-site.
• Maintain hazardous waste manifesting and EPA time compliance.
• Schedule hazardous waste shipments with HS&E representative as per EPA timelines.

Skills

PPE compliance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Stamina

Tools

Holding/Filling tanks

Filter presses

Evaporators

Scrubbers

Pumps

Job description

Description This position operates automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes in accordance with operating procedures. It requires the use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the company be worn as required by the work area. This PPE may take the form of safety shoes, safety glasses, disposable gloves, chemical handling gloves, thermal gloves, full face respirator, N-95 masks, and chemical face shields. The ability to work safely in a complex, technical manufacturing environment, providing regular feedback on maintaining a safe work environment through behavior-based and situational observations. Participation in the employee safety committee and contributing to solutions is required.

Full-time

Requirements

• Collect samples for the lab to perform routine checks on chemicals in production.
• Perform routine chemical additions and water additions to maintain production line chemical tanks.
• Document and track activities with chemical and additions.
• Maintain cleanliness of strip line tanks & change outs.
• Monitor wastewater treatment system to ensure operation is consistent with quality standards and complying with all local, state, and federal regulatory criteria.
• Use of Equipment includes Holding/Filling tank machines, filter presses, Evaporators, Scrubbers, and pumps.
• Assist Maintenance & HSE initiatives by inspecting, testing, or sampling waste generated by production.
• Processes may generate high pressure and/or critical reactions and will require training in hazardous material handling and emergency procedures.
• Prepare and coordinate Hazardous waste shipment and pickup shipments.
• Order Chemicals and Maintain stock levels for production
• Order drums and Totes to maintain the process of Hazardous waste
• Responsible for the cleanliness and continuous operation of the water treatment system
• Responsible for Preparing and coordinating Hazardous waste shipment and pickup.
• Responsible for shop hazardous waste packaging per EPA requirements
• Responsible for shop hazardous waste onsite storage per EPA requirements.
• Responsible for shop hazardous waste manifesting for shipment per EPA requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring HS&E representative schedules hazardous waste shipments within EPA time limits after packaging.

At the discretion of the Site Leader, the employee may be required to work in production & maintain productivity when there is no chemical processing work to be performed. This role will perform other duties as required. Ability to move and or lift up to 50 pounds.

The physical demands often include prolonged standing, walking, lifting moderate to heavy weights, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and performing repetitive motions, while frequently working in potentially extreme temperatures and noisy environments, often requiring the ability to wear protective gear for extended periods.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment, and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company.

TurbineAero is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and seeks qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age physical disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. TurbineAero maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace in accordance with FAA requirements.