Pad Operator

iFIT; Alabama; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC is seeking an Operations Technician to manage offloading, loading, and transfer of waste materials within the plant, with emphasis on safety and environmental controls. This role performs daily sample handling, inspections, paperwork review, and support across railcar, drum, and tanker processes, with on-site training and occasional firefighting duties.

Candidates need a High School diploma or GED, plus operator training or six months related experience; night,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Operator Training Certification from a college or technical school preferred or six months related experience as an operator and/or operations training.
• Open to working Dupont Schedule which included nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and receive detailed instructions by telephone and/or handheld radio.

Responsibilities

• Sample, analyze, and unload containers and tanker trailers of inbound waste using appropriate PPE.
• Loading outbound tanker trailers for off-site disposal. Review manifests and other paperwork for compliance and acceptability.
• Obtain material samples from units for laboratory analysis using proper safety measures.
• Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or the need for repairs, adjustments or assistance from the Engineering or Maintenance Department.
• Complete understanding and knowledge of Operation, Safety, and Emergency Procedures.
• Accurately record all necessary data on any transfers made at the direction of operations.
• Assist in filter press cleaning, as needed, to remove filtered materials.
• General housekeeping in process areas and operating areas using prescribed company procedures.
• Perform daily and routine inspections to ensure that our plant is a safe and compliant place to work
• Be physically capable of partaking in firefighting training provided by the Company.
• May be assisting with other units or processes, as required.

Skills

Reading procedures

Writing reports

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

Railcar Services

VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

Marine Services

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.

Waste Services

VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.

Railcar Services

VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.

Marine Services

VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.

Qualifications

ROLE SUMMARY

Responsible for the proper offloading, loading, and transfer of waste materials from containers, tractor trailers and within the plant. Assist in other operational processes while ensuring safety and environmental controls.

JOB DUTIES

• Sample, analyze, and unload containers and tanker trailers of inbound waste using appropriate PPE.
• Loading outbound tanker trailers for off-site disposal. Review manifests and other paperwork for compliance and acceptability.
• Obtain material samples from units for laboratory analysis using proper safety measures.
• Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or the need for repairs, adjustments or assistance from the Engineering or Maintenance Department.
• Complete understanding and knowledge of Operation, Safety, and Emergency Procedures.
• Accurately record all necessary data on any transfers made at the direction of operations.
• Assist in filter press cleaning, as needed, to remove filtered materials.
• General housekeeping in process areas and operating areas using prescribed company procedures.
• Perform daily and routine inspections to ensure that our plant is a safe and compliant place to work
• Be physically capable of partaking in firefighting training provided by the Company.
• May be assisting with other units or processes, as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Operator Training Certification from a college or technical school preferred or six months related experience as an operator and/or operations training.
• Open to working Dupont Schedule which included nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and receive detailed instructions by telephone and/or handheld radio.