Production Technician L1-2, Facilities and Field Services Astoria Environmental Operations

Orange & Rockland; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Health Savings Accounts

401(k) with matching

Pension plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Orange & Rockland is hiring for a hazardous waste facility role in New York. The position involves operating and maintaining equipment at the Astoria Wastewater Treatment Facility and Benzene Treatment Facility, handling drums, and performing regulatory tasks.

A valid driver's license and mechanical background are required, with forklift certification possible up to 20 tons. Shift hours typically 6:00 AM–2:00 PM or 2:00 PM–10:00 PM, Monday–Friday with possible additional shifts.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED with a science/technology background and 4 years of experience in a processing plant or similar environment.
• Associate's degree preferred with 1 year of related technical experience.
• Basic awareness of environmental regulations and a mechanical/technical background is preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment at the Astoria Wastewater Treatment Facility and Benzene Treatment Facility.
• Physically handle hazardous waste drums and manage waste sequencing with safety protocols.
• Qualify to operate forklifts from 4-ton to 20-ton as needed.
• Perform chemical changes and take meter readings and samples.
• Load/unload drums, tanks, and oil-filled equipment for transport; log wastewater and waste tracking documents.
• Learn to use the Maximo waste module and complete regulatory inspections.

Skills

Forklift operation

Environmental regulations awareness

Mechanical/technical background

Education

HS Diploma/GED + 4 yrs experience (science/tech background)

Associate's Degree in Chemistry/Mechanical Technology

Tools

Maximo

Job description

The selected candidate for this position must have a HS diploma/GED with a science/technology background and at least 4

years work experience in a Processing Plant or similar environment preferred. An associate degree is preferred. Candidates

must have a basic awareness of environmental regulations and a mechanical and technical background is preferred. Valid

drivers license is required. The job entails working in the Hazardous Waste Storage Facility and the Astoria Wastewater

Treatment Facility.

"This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan."

Core Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment in the Astoria Wastewater Treatment Facility and Benzene Treatment Facility.
• .Physical handling of hazardous waste drums
• Will be able to qualify and operate at minimum a 4-ton forklift and up to a 20-ton forklift.
• Perform chemical changeouts at the water treatment plan following the safety practices.
• Load and unload drums and oil filled electrical equipment for transportation.
• Offload and load tankers in and out of the waste water treatment plant.
• Candidate will have excellent oral and written skills and be able to work with minimum supervision and report any anomalies to the supervisor.
• Quality control of drums, checking labels and associated waste tracking information, and QA/QC manifests, shipping papers, and all waste related documents.
• Will be able to learn how to use the waste module in Maximo.
• Complete regulatory inspections, operational logs, and take meter readings and analysis samples as required.
• Normal working shift hours are 6:00AM to 2:00PM or 2:00PM to 10:00PM (Plant only) Monday through Friday with multi shifts possible and weekends when necessary.

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years equivalent technical experience or
• Associate's Degree In Chemistry/Mechanical Technology, or related field and 1 years equivalent technical experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinery, i.e. jackhammers
• Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
• Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350lbs
• Use equipment with a maximum weight rating of 375lbs when wearing and/or carrying 25lbs of clothing and equipment

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.