Environmental Systems Control Operator

About the role

The Environmental Control Systems Operator (ECSO) reports directly to the Regional Environmental Manager (REM) and indirectly to the Regional Directors for SSI’s Auto and Metals Recycling Business (AMR) division. The ECSO's work activities may be supervised by local and/or national employees within the Environmental Department.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain environmental control systems (ECSs) (stormwater treatment systems and air discharge emission control systems) in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, standards, and permits;
• Maintain facility compliance with all applicable ECS permit conditions;
• Assist the REM by operating and maintaining environmental control systems;
• Conduct on-site fieldwork associated with sampling, monitoring, observing, and recording environmental data;
• Provide accurate and useful information to the REM and facility managers upon request;
• Afford direct responsibility for effective operation of ECSs and associated metering and/or measuring devices;
• Aid in providing immediate environmental emergency responses to ECS upset conditions, environmental incidents, spills, releases, and accidents;
• Provide appropriate notifications to management and appropriate regulatory agencies in consultation with the REM and/or national environmental staff.

Requirements

The ECSO must have extensive applied environmental or manufacturing control system operational experience, minimum of three to five years' experience operating environmental or manufacturing control systems including PLC programming and use, conducting routine maintenance and system troubleshooting, water, and air sampling, managing permit compliance activities, and generating/maintaining permit-required system operation records. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or other applied science discipline is preferred, but not required. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile.

Qualifications

• Extensive applied environmental or manufacturing control system operational experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other applied science discipline preferred;
• Minimum of three to five years’ experience operating environmental or manufacturing control systems including PLC programming and use, conducting routine maintenance and system troubleshooting, water, and air sampling, managing permit compliance activities, and generating/maintained permit-required system operation records;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally;
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, environmental management systems, ECS testing or analytical programs, and PLC operation packages.