Chemical Waste Water Tech - 2nd Shift

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With ten strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

Position Summary:

Ensure proper function of the wastewater pre-treatment system and prevent the discharge limits for the specified constituents of the Wastewater Discharge permit.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; Replace equipment when necessary


• Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant


• Maintain, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meter, and other water quality monitoring equipment


• Calibrate, clean and ensure proper function of pH and ORP probes and controllers


• Operate and maintain rise pump stations


• Clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process Setup hazardous waste cubic yard storage containers with proper labeling


• Operate sludge pump and filter press


• Collect, segregate, and transport hazardous waste from generation points to the hazardous waste storage area


• Label and sign appropriate hazardous and chemical reactantsInspect facility where hazardous waste is stored and evaluate compliance; track accumulation start dates of satellite storage containers


• Inspect facility where hazardous waste is stored and evaluate compliance; track accumulation start dates of satellite storage containers


• Compile and maintain list of hazardous waste needing disposal and organize the waste for transport and disposal


• Review hazardous waste manifests and accompanying land disposal restriction notification forms for compliance


• Respond to hazardous waste spills in emergency situations


• Responsible for chemical process tank additions, make ups and remakes


• Assist in other duties as needed to ensure environmental compliance throughout the chemical processing facility