Environmental, Health & Safety Maintenance Specialist 1st shift

Location: Orangeburg

This is an hourly position with Local 475, rate of pay is $32.31/hr

Job Responsibilities:

Waste management

Proper containment, labeling, staging, and storage of various hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., RCRA)
Operate forklifts to safely transport waste materials and containers
Coordinate waste pickups and shipments, ensuring proper documentation and regulatory compliance
Required waste management inspections
Prepare internal and external reports

Industrial Wastewater

Operate and maintain the on-site wastewater treatment system, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with regulatory discharge limits
Perform and record daily system checks, flow rates, pH levels, and chemical dosing
Prepare and submit information necessary for required reports
Maintain accurate inventory of wastewater treatment chemicals and order supplies as needed
Conduct daily visual chemical bulk inspections

Maintenance in Wastewater

Perform routine preventative maintenance on wastewater treatment systems. Pumps, valves. Sensors, and associated equipment to ensure optimal operation and prevent breakdowns
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions, leaks, clogs, and alarms in wastewater and fume scrubber system
Maintain equipment logs, service records, and maintenance schedules according to manufacturer guidelines and internal procedures
Conduct routine inspection and calibration of monitoring devices, chemical feed pumps, and level sensors
Monitor and replace filters, gaskets, tubing, and fittings ass needed to maintain the system

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Conduct routine inspections of eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, fire control valves, spill kits, etc.
Support day to day activities, including audits, safety walks, etc.
Assist with EHS documentation , training support, and incident response activities as needed
Assist with Velocity Hazard  and follow up
Participate as EHS representative in TPM, CI, and Kaizen events

Fume Scrubber Monitoring

Conduct daily checks on fume scrubber systems and ensure proper chemical dosing
Monitor and log pH levels and chemical feed operations to ensure effective pollutant removal
Ensure adequate inventory of scrubber system chemicals and coordinate replenishment

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Ability to lift and work in environments with exposure to industrial chemicals, fumes, and noise
Required to wear PPE including gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and protective clothing
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions

Minimum

Position Requirements :

Must be able to obtain and maintain:

RCRA (annual) and DOT (every three years) Certification
Forklift and man lift certification
Lockout Tagout Training
Confined Space Training

Must be proficient in MS office and entering data in computer programs
Previous experience with Chemical Management preferred
Must be fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing)
High School diploma or equivalent required

MINIMUM

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum lift floor to waist - 30 pounds

2. Minimum lift waist to shoulder level - 30 pounds
3. Minimum pull - 40 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to moderate cold and moderate heat. Exposure to the production facility includes loud noise, fumes, and moving equipment.