Utility Operator I - Seneca, SC

ECMS - BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions Division; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Utility Operator, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining wastewater and utility systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to safety and environmental standards while ensuring optimal operation of essential systems. With a focus on sustainability and circular solutions, you will be part of a team dedicated to creating a cleaner world. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits that support your well-being and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference and advancing your career, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Retirement Benefits with company contributions

Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options

Disability and Life Insurance Programs

Wellness Programs

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience required.
• Ability to obtain a Level D Wastewater License within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater and utility systems.
• Support safety practices and preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Safety practices

Troubleshooting

Water treatment systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Job description

At BASF ECMS, you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. Our benefits include some additional perks below for starters…

• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

The Utilities / Wastewater Operators operate and maintain the site’s wastewater and utility systems including steam boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, reverse-osmosis water system, and process wastewater treatment operations. This role will also support execution of overall site maintenance and preventive maintenance programs. Contributes and adheres to safety, environmental, quality and EEO/AA standards of the corporations, division and site.

As a Utility Operator, you will…

• Work to advance the safety practices of the team and the site to goal to operate with zero injuries and zero environmental excursions.
• Control and operate site utility systems, including start-up, shutdown, and recovery.
• Control and operate site wastewater systems, including start-up, shutdown, and recovery.
• Control and operate site raw material supply and management.
• Perform operator maintenance and troubleshooting of area equipment on both the Utility and Wastewater sides.
• Maintain water treatment systems, including sampling, testing, and adding chemicals.
• Support site maintenance requirements as needed; serve as primary maintenance support during night shifts and weekends.
• Support various maintenance projects, perform refurbish work orders, and develop/review/update site procedures as assigned.
• Assure that assigned Process Safety related mechanical integrity inspections are completed in a timely manner. Support Process Safety programs through participation in compliance audits, Pre start up Safety Reviews, PHAs (Revalidations; Clean-Sheets) and other hazard / risk assessment activities, utilize available Process Safety Information in the safe performance of work activities as well as complete and provide feedback on Process Safety related training.
• Utilize Management of Change to assure timely communication and training of process related changes to affected personnel, participate in process safety related incident investigations and complete assigned action items in a timely manner. Accept personal responsibility to act according to process safety regulations and company directives.
• Be willing to work either a day or night shift.
• Obtain a Level D Wastewater License within 12 months of start date.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• 1 year of industrial maintenance experience including experience with pumps and valves, required.
• Familiarity with safety practices and techniques relating to the chemical industry or equivalent, preferred.
• Experience in utility system operations and manufacturing maintenance, preferably the chemical industry.
• Obtain a Level D Wastewater License within 12 months of start date and desire to progress to higher Wastewater License levels each year.

About BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalysts and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions.

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

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The competitive Pay Range for this role $24.00 - $35.00/hr. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.