Environmental Operations Operator

Environmental Operator – responsible for supporting Environmental Controls, Incineration Services, and/or Solvent Recovery in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.

• Operate and maintain large, complex equipment (e.g. wastewater treatment plant, fume incinerators, commercial liquids and solids incinerators, distillation columns, bulk tanks, forklifts, yard tractors) while adhering to written instructions and/or training.
• Summarize observations and activities both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate basic math skills.
• Perform troubleshooting and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Maintain the work area in a state of cleanliness and safety.
• Adhere to environmental, health, safety, and security programs, rules, and procedures.
• Work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Actively participate in safety and continuous improvement teams.

• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Driver’s license.
• Able to pass the Work Keys assessment for a Tippecanoe Labs Chemical Operator position.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment including supplied air respirator.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance on a routine basis.
• Able to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, and platforms and work at heights.
• Able to enter and work in confined spaces.
• Able to work in a high noise/high temperature environment, indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to handle hazardous materials and adhere to safety protocols.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts, days or nights.

Starting pay: $26.78/hr

7% night shift premium and weekend premium

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.