Wastewater Chemical Tech I — Early Shift (Hazardous Waste)

Valence Surface Technologies; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Everett, WA is seeking a Chemical Technician for 1st shift, full-time, non-exempt. You will monitor equipment, maintain instrumentation, and support hazardous waste handling in a manufacturing environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and strong communication and reliability. You will work to ensure environmental compliance and safety across the facility with training provided.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED.
• Basic mathematic skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

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 starts 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.
• Assist in other duties as needed to ensure environmental compliance throughout the chemical processing facility.

Skills

Accountability

Active Listening

Applied Learning

Conceptual Thinking

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Deductive Reasoning

Ethical

Honesty / Integrity

Judgment

Problem Solving

Reliability

Time Management

Self Motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Valence Surface Technologies in Everett, WA is seeking a Chemical Technician for 1st shift, full-time, non-exempt. You will monitor equipment, maintain instrumentation, and support hazardous waste handling in a manufacturing environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and strong communication and reliability. You will work to ensure environmental compliance and safety across the facility with training provided.