Centrifuge Operator
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Maintenance Worker
Description
Handex is on the Growing!
Are you ready to put your centrifuge skills to the test?
As a Centrifuge Operator, you’ll play a key role in industrial dewatering and processing operations, helping our clients keep their projects running smoothly, efficiently, and safely. You’ll work on project-based assignments across the North, Southeast, and Midwest regions, giving you the chance to tackle diverse challenges and expand your expertise.
Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC is a full-service environmental company focused on providing professional environmental consulting, remediation, construction and sludge dewatering services in the United States. Founded in 1968, we have over 58+ years of experience and have no intention of slowing down!
What will be my responsibilities?- As part of our HIS team, you will be assigned to our client site and assist with industrial and dewatering/sludge removal.
- Receive work direction from the on-site supervisor or PM, follow instructions carefully, maintain open and effective communication to ensure smooth and efficient operations, and proactively handle any challenges.
- Monitor and operate maximum centrifuge feed capacities, including conditioning centrifuge feed stock through polymer injection and the use of various chemical additives.
- Operate special equipment, such as positive displacement pumps and polymer blending systems.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment used for each project to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Operate light and heavy equipment including skid steers, forklifts, pressure washers and mechanical tools.
- Learn, understand, and comply with all safety work practices, policies, and procedures always.
- Accurately maintain and promptly process expenses and timesheets.
- Consistently represent Handex in a professional manner while assigned to projects, collaborating effectively with teammates, and maintaining respectful and positive working relationships with the team.
- High school diploma/GED.
- 2+ years of centrifuge operating experience along with intricate knowledge of 2 phase and 3 phase decanter centrifuge operations.
- Willingness to travel and work effectively at remote project sites, including 12-hour shifts along with flexible rotational schedules, including nights, weekends, and overtime.
- Military industrial/mechanical experience a plus.
- Excellent team players with good communication skills, reliability, and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Comfortable being in an industrial/refinery setting both indoors and outside as well as confined spaces and able to lift 50 lbs.
- TWIC card and 40 Hour OSHA is a plus.
- Must have a reliable vehicle and a drivers license in good standing. Real a vaild passport too.
- Must pass pre-employment background checks which include physical/drug/alcohol/MVR/criminal.
$25.00 to $35.00/HR plus OT
Salary based on experience.
Benefits of joining Handex:- Competitive compensation.
- Per Diem and Lodging.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance & 401(k).
- PTO and Holiday time off policy.
- Be part of a growing company and a valued and respected member of the team!
Handex is an equal opportunity employer.
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