Pyroplas Operator - Destruction

Environmental Services Compressed Gas Operator Destruction

Who are we?

A-Gas is a global leader in the responsible lifecycle management of specialty chemicals and gases. As the world's largest halocarbon reclamation company, we are constantly striving to drive technology and innovation into our business to continue to provide our customers with the best environmental solutions. For more information on A-Gas, please visit us at www.agas.com/us.

What will you do?

We are looking for a production operator to independently operate, maintain, repair, and inspect our destruction units in Bowling Green, Ohio. This includes the operation of the unit, recording data, preparing regulatory reports, and other similar duties to ensure compliance and the ability to generate carbon offsets.

Why A-Gas?

Monday-Friday, first shift hours are 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Affordable health coverage for employees and your family
• Low-cost Dental and Vision benefits
• 401k retirement with company match

Work-Life Balance:

• 10 Paid Holidays, plus 2 flex days for your use
• Generous paid time off for personal, vacation, parental, and medical leave

We're Committed to Your Growth:

• Comprehensive training program to help you learn and excel
• Opportunities for certifications and professional development

Safety First Mindset:

• All required PPE is provided, including an annual boot allowance, gloves, glasses, and uniforms
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

Team Culture: 

Join our collaborative team that celebrates success together! If you're eager to start a rewarding career and learn on the job, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and interact with different departments in operations and with the Environmental Services team to ensure the proper destruction of gas to enable the generation of carbon credit offsets
• Follow and support all processes and procedures in order to prevent a negative impact to Safety, Quality and/or the Environment
• Immediately report all incidents impacting Safety, Quality and/or the Environment
• Operate and maintain all aspects of the destruction unit and keep standard operating procedures up to date
• Learn the fundamentals of ozone-depleting gas handling and management to ensure safety and environmental integrity
• Assists the supervisors with tracking incoming and outgoing production inventory by properly updating the company's inventory tracking system
• Assists in maintaining preventative maintenance program and performs minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling
• Operate equipment for pumping or repackaging gases into cylinders

• Use standard pre-fill and post-fill inspections, tests, and operating procedures before cylinders are released.
• Demonstrate ability to be a safety leader by fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring a safe work environment with a commitment to zero injuries, emissions, and zero leaks
• Must safely operate forklift, clamps, and overhead crane when necessary
• Understands hazards of various gases, size and contents of cylinders by reading safety data sheets and cylinder labels as required
• Tracks downtime and performs root cause to assist in driving continuous improvement

• Fill cylinders or containers to proper capacity and accurately maintain cylinder filling records and ensures that all required procedures are followed to comply with local, state, and federal regulations

• Monitors processing equipment performance and makes minor adjustments such as setups, calibrations, troubleshooting, and product testing

• Complete daily fill sheets and cylinder filling records accurately and timely
• Complete and attach warning and other identification tags, labels, and decals to cylinders
• Monitoring and advising on production status, destruction status and equipment

• Maintain ISO programs including 9001 and 14001 and comply with all OSHA requirements

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Certification or Associate Degree in a related field such as Machining, Industrial or Applied Engineering preferred
• Ability to work overtime hours including weekends when necessary
• Ability to analyze problems and implement solutions
• High attention to detail with the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Ability to follow job instructions and be aware of job responsibilities
• Ability to meet KPIs
• Must obtain EPA 608 within 6 months of hire
• Material Handling equipment familiarity
• Strong mechanical aptitude required
• Ability to be trained on ARB/EPA and Regulatory compliance
• Experience with pipe fitting preferred
• Experience with HVAC is highly preferred
• Previously skilled trade experience in machine repair and experience working in a chemical or water processing environment preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

It is an exciting time to be a part of A-Gas, come grow with us!