Job Description and Responsibilities

Thegeneral responsibilities for the Process Operator is to havethe overall responsibility of operating the Treatment Services Unit in a safe,environmentally sound and efficient manner. Position requires strictadherence to environmental laws and regulations. Production schedules andproduct specifications must be met and maintained. Coordination with andpreparations for maintenance required. Overall care of the unit is anoperator’s responsibility. 
AdditionalResponsibilities for the Process Operator will include:

• Maintain unit parameters according to all unit permits

• Write, review and follow standard operating procedures
• Perform the Lock Out - Tag Out for all of the unit’s maintenance items
• Report and mitigate any leaks, exposures, accidents, spills or fugitive emissions
• Chemicals involved include Sulfuric Acid, SO2, SO3, Oleum, Hazardous Waste, and others
• Attend and contribute to regular monthly safety meetings
• Perform inspections on all equipment and log the findings of those inspections
• Use proper PPE
• Report near misses or incidents
• Write regular and safety work orders
• Implement the STOP WORK POLICY
• Proper disposal of all wastes

• Communicate with all departments and supervision

• Know how to implement the Emergency Action Plan

• Attend all initial and periodic training (RCRA, DOT, etc.)