About this role
Primary Duties
• Complies with all plant administrative rules. • Complies with all applicable operating procedures. • Obeys the plant safety rules. • Knowledgeable regarding preservative handling and wastewater treatment. • Obtain and maintain SC Class “D” Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant License. • Perform all tests for Biological and Chemical Wastewater Treatment Plant. • Maintain all daily and weekly logs. • Performs housekeeping in wastewater plant areas including, sumps, floors, and equipment. • Performs preventative maintenance on all pumps, valves, and equipment pertaining to the wastewater system. • Working knowledge of drum/waste handling procedures and labeling. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Performs all required SH&E responsibilities. • This employee may or will manage hazardous waste.
• RCRA Hazardous Waste Training Requirements and Outline • For new employees: Initial training must take place before assignment to a job involving hazardous waste. Employees who have not yet received this training must be supervised at all times. • Refresher training: Koppers requires annual refresher training for all employees that will or may manage hazardous waste. • Training Curriculum (For a more in-depth curriculum please see K-SHE-006 Regulatory Training Guidance on Sharepoint): • Familiarize employees with the purpose and content of the RCRA Contingency Plan (SPCC,PPC,SPCC,ERP,etc). • Instruct employees on correct hazardous waste management and handling. • Discuss the records and documentation and that are required for hazardous waste management activities. • Discuss the proper management of used oil and universal waste. • Instruct employees on the principles and promote employee discussion of specific opportunities for waste minimization. • Inform the employees of steps they should take if they notice problems at the facility related to hazardous waste management.
SH&E Responsibilities
• Comply with all SH&E regulations and corporate and plant SH&E policies and procedures. • Promptly and properly reports all incidents, injuries, damages, spills and/or releases. • Promptly reports and, if possible, corrects all unsafe acts and/or conditions. • Wears protective equipment (PPE) required by the applicable PPE hazard. • Assists in cleaning catch basins, troughs, filters, and sumps. • Manage hazardous waste produced from waste water and stored in appropriate properly labeled container.
Requirements & Qualifications
• Pass preemployment medical screening. • Qualified as a powered industrial equipment operator. • Must obtain a SC Class “D” Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant License within permitted time. • Trained as authorized personnel and/or affected personnel for lockout/tagout. • Authorized as a permit confined space attendant and/or entrant. • Demonstrates acceptable retention level for the required training elements by receiving a Level 5 or above on a Work Keys Test for Literacy and Applied Math. • Trained to handle hazardous waste. • DOT Hazmat Training • Medically cleared to wear required respiratory protection.
Training Needed
• General Plant Safety Rules. • PPE Program • Quality & Nonconformance. • Medical Records Access • Emergency Response & ICP • Hearing Protection • Respiratory Protection • Blood Borne Pathogens • Asbestos Awareness • RCRA, NPDES, SWPPP, SPCC, YDCP Operations • Drip Pad Operations • Confined Space Awareness • HazCom • LOTO • DOT Security • SH&E Awareness • Code of Conduct, Workplace Violence, Harassment • Railroad Safety • Fall Protection • Fire Extinguisher