What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Tech I position at Hood Container Corporation?
Position Title: Environmental Technician I
Department: Environmental
Location: St. Francisville
PRIMARY JOB REQUIREMENTS – Environmental Sampling and Analysis
- Collect daily effluent composite and grab samples.
- Conduct analysis of samples based on established methods.
- Complete daily checklist of effluent treatment and solid waste impoundment areas.
- Communicate findings to environmental and/or operations staff verbally and in daily reports.
- Use good safety judgment, attend safety meetings, and follow all established safety rules.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure required sampling and analyses are performed to Hood, state, and federal environmental standards and the results are accurate and complete. Competency is required in all analytical methods.
- Ensure sampling and analytical records are updated, neat, and accurate.
- Prepare for occasional audits and/or inspections.
- Check for the proper operation and maintenance of the effluent system, sampling, and control devices.
- Attend weekend duty meetings when performing role as weekend laboratory technician.
- Provide "early warning" to stakeholders of potential environmental issues.
- Promote operating in an environmentally responsible manner.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
- Direct Reporting To: Environmental Manager
- Manager Once Removed: Technical Manager
- Direct Reports: None
- Dotted Line Relationships To: Other Department Managers, Supervisors, and Teams (as required)