Material Processing Lead - Filter Press Operations

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of the unit being operated.
• Hands-on experience on operations of Decanter centrifuges, belt presses, filter press and ancillary equipment (pumps, conveyors, etc.).
• Operation of special equipment, such as centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Operate 5K hotsy pressure washers.
• Assures unit is never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Completes and submits all associated paperwork as required for waste tracking movements.
• Assures that all containers are properly secured, i.e. chock blocks, jack stands;
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors.
• Operate and maintain a 2 Phase centrifuge.
• Takes product samples as needed.
• Tractor/trailer experience is a plus but will train if necessary.
• Assists in the operation of industrial waste treatment equipment or power tools as directed and in accordance with established company and client’s facility rules.
• Checks equipment at the start of each shift;
• Hooks up and breaks down hoses using proper tools when directed by Operator or Project Manager.
• Manually cleans, installs, fits, repairs valves, caps, hoses, pumps, gaskets, and all other external and internal equipment on projects.
• Understanding of equipment maintenance and ability to perform maintenance.
• Cleans up work area and equipment after work is complete.
• Assists in the inspection of equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and general work area prior to starting any job.
• Informs supervisor of deficiencies which may cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.
• Wears the personal protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, written instructions, and work permits. Also, wears additional protective equipment specified by his/her supervisor or clients.

Qualifications

• 1+ years related experience.
• Basic safety courses including site specific procedures;
• All required local training,
• Successful completion of all required and OSHA training as a condition of employment.
• Must be physically capable of performing all duties and responsibilities or his/her position.
• Must have access to a telephone.
• Compliance with physical requirements.
• Attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures.
• Valid driver's license, with a clean driving record.
• Smartphone operation experience.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.