Specialist, Environmental (CDT)

C&D Technologies; Attica (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

C&D Technologies seeks an Environmental Technician to monitor and inspect facilities to ensure compliance with NPDES, Storm water, and IWP permits. Role includes documenting daily out-falls, collecting rainwater samples, and preparing reports for state and federal agencies.

Cross-training and ongoing training for permit compliance are expected. Qualified candidates will hold a two-year degree, Indiana Class B WWT license, and 3+ years in maintenance or equipment troubleshooting, with strong data

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in related field.
• Class B WWT license from the State of Indiana.
• Minimum three years' work experience in maintenance or equipment troubleshooting.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to enter data on computer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily environmental facility walk around inspection of out-falls, control equipment, roof, and RCRA storage and surrounding grounds.
• Assure all compliance with NPDES, Storm water, and NPDES Permits pertaining to process effluent.
• Conduct and record daily visible out-falls and monitor as needed.
• Conduct rainwater sampling during storm events and document and ship to laboratory.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Data entry

Education

Two-year degree in related field

Class B WWT license (Indiana)

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Summary:

Monitors and conducts inspections required by facility permitting. Follows work instructions and verbal instructions for tasks related to inspection, monitoring, and corrective actions related to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment (IWP) Permit. Performs some duties related to Storm water, NPDES, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and IWP permit programs.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily environmental facility walk around inspection of out-falls, control equipment, roof, and RCRA storage and surrounding grounds.
• Assure all compliance with NPDES, Storm water, and NPDES Permits pertaining to process effluent.
• Conduct and record daily visible out-falls and monitor as needed.
• Conduct rainwater sampling during storm events. Package and properly document samples and ship to laboratory. (See attached “DMRs” document).
• Document daily WWTP flow (Memtek) and prepare monthly reports to State and Federal Agencies. (Again, reference “DMRs” document).
• Develop and maintain Waste Profiles.
• Be prepared to respond to spill conditions that effect any plant out-fall.
• Provide and maintain Pollution Prevention Plan and opportunities. This includes procedures, training, interaction with facility personnel, etc.
• Cross train other Environmental Technicians and maintain cross training in their functions.
• Attend training sessions for NPDES, IWP, Storm water, etc. to maintaining Class “B” Wastewater Operators License.
• Otherwise, support Environmental Administrator as needed to attain complete compliance with NPDES and IWP permits.
• Manage chemicals and chemical delivery system for cooling towers.
• On call 24 hours a day/7 days a week for any potential problems with Wastewater Treatment or spill.
• All other duties, responsibilities, functions and tasks as assigned.
• Supervision

No supervisory responsibility

Accountability

• Decisions made or actions taken on own authority.
• Recommend to management when equipment needs repair or replaced.

ii. Discuss problem areas with maintenance, Environmental Administrator, other Environmental Technicians, etc., as needed to come to a workable solution in order to maintain permit and regulatory compliance.

Decisions/actions that require support of associates or higher approval:

• New policies and procedures.

ii. Corrective action required.

iii. Program expenditures.

Minimum Qualifications (education, skills, knowledge, experience, etc.)

• Two-year degree in related field
• Class “B” WWT license from the State of Indiana
• Minimum threes year’s work experience in maintenance or equipment troubleshooting
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to enter data on computer

Working Conditions

Performance of responsibilities of position occurs in a manufacturing office environment and on the production floor or exterior areas of the facility. Safety hazards and environmental conditions may require the use of personal protective equipment. Individual may need to be available for weekend work or on call depending on situation. This position requires the use of standard office equipment (telephone, fax, photocopy machine, personal computer, printer), lifting up to 50 pounds, and may involve climbing ladders. Some travel may be required in this position.

Other Relevant Job Information

Comply with C&D’s Code of Business Conduct.

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