MS1035 Chem Process Tech I

About the role

Conducts tests and field investigations to obtain data in determining sources and methods of controlling pollutants in air, water, and soil ensuring all city, state, and federal environmental regulations are met.

Responsibilities

• Conducts chemical laboratory tests, according to work instructions, to determine characteristics of solid or liquid substances
• Prepare chemical samples, test for appropriate chemical concentrations, and record data on proper forms
• Operate filter press to remove solids from waste water
• Operate forklift as needed
• May operate Scanacon, and make the changes if necessary
• May maintain process tanks to ensure proper concentrations and temperatures
• May participate on project teams as requested
• Load and unload trucks
• Calibrate PH probes
• Maintain proper PH that goes back to Metro
• Keep work area clean and orderly
• Conduct all work in a safe manner

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, policies, and procedures
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, or employees
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute and interpret statistical data
• Knowledge of personal computers

Physical demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to listen and hear effectively

Work environment

• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
• Frequently works near and/or exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Noise level is typically loud