Production Technician L1-2, Facilities and Field Services Astoria Environmental Operations

About the role

Overview The selected candidate for this position must have a HS diploma/GED with a science/technology background and at least 4 years work experience in a Processing Plant or similar environment preferred. An associate degree is preferred. Candidates must have a basic awareness of environmental regulations and a mechanical and technical background is preferred. Valid drivers license is required. The job entails working in the Hazardous Waste Storage Facility and the Astoria Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment in the Astoria Wastewater Treatment Facility and Benzene Treatment Facility.
• Physical handling of hazardous waste drums
• Will be able to qualify and operate at minimum a 4-ton forklift and up to a 20-ton forklift.
• Perform chemical changeouts at the water treatment plan following the safety practices.
• Load and unload drums and oil filled electrical equipment for transportation.
• Offload and load tankers in and out of the waste water treatment plant.
• Candidate will have excellent oral and written skills and be able to work with minimum supervision and report any anomalies to the supervisor.
• Quality control of drums, checking labels and associated waste tracking information, and QA/QC manifests, shipping papers, and all waste related documents.
• Will be able to learn how to use the waste module in Maximo.
• Complete regulatory inspections, operational logs, and take meter readings and analysis samples as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years equivalent technical experience or Associate's Degree In Chemistry/Mechanical Technology, or related field and 1 year equivalent technical