Chemical Technician

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC is hiring for a role in Everett, WA. The position involves operating and maintaining wastewater treatment equipment, managing hazardous waste, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The candidate should have 2+ years of waste treatment experience and a High School diploma or GED. The job pays $21–$26 per hour and requires physical tasks and the ability to work in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 2+ years in waste treatment and hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment performance at the treatment plant and pump stations; replace equipment when necessary.
• Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant.
• Calibrate and maintain pH and ORP probes and controllers.
• Set up hazardous waste storage containers with proper labeling.
• Collect, segregate and transport hazardous waste to the storage area.
• Review hazardous waste manifests for compliance and disposal tracking.
• Respond to hazardous waste spills in emergencies.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks as needed.

Skills

Hazardous waste handling

Wastewater treatment experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; Replace equipment when necessary
• Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant
• Maintain, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meter, and other water quality monitoring equipment
• Calibrate, clean and ensure proper function of pH and ORP probes and controllers
• Operate and maintain rise pump stations
• Clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process
• Setup hazardous waste cubic yard storage containers with proper labeling
• Operate sludge pump and filter press
• Collect, segregate, and transport hazardous waste from generation points to the hazardous waste storage area
• Label and sign appropriate hazardous and chemical reactants
• Inspect facility where hazardous waste is stored and evaluate compliance; track accumulation start dates of satellite storage containers
• Compile and maintain list of hazardous waste needing disposal and organize the waste for transport and disposal
• Review hazardous waste manifests and accompanying land disposal restriction notification forms for compliance
• Respond to hazardous waste spills in emergency situations
• Responsible for chemical process tank additions, make ups and remakes
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds or less
• Requires frequent speaking, standing, and walking
• Occasional grasping, reaching, and bending
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety Glasses
• Ability to be in shop conditions and can be in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Sense of sound, touch, and sight

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred
• Experience: 2 plus years of experience in waste treatment and hazardous waste
• Pay Range: $21-$26/hr DOE

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Persons”

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