Tannery Environmental Operator

Description

General Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

•  Operate the tannery's wastewater treatment area safely and efficiently.
  • Perform the wastewater treatment process from the leather tanning process. 
  • Perform the solid decantation process, using chemical products for wastewater treatment.
  • Transfer water between tanks and remove solids using a filter press.
  • Operate and troubleshoot problems associated with wastewater treatment operations.
  • Organize the waste disposal area for the wastewater treatment process.
  • Prevent cross-contamination of wastewater.
  • Monitor and fill out process control spreadsheets in the wastewater treatment unit.
  • Communicate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance needs for equipment.
  • Perform equipment calibration when necessary.
  • Identify potential environmental problems and report them to the environmental supervisor.
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  REQUIREMENT
  Education Qualifications: High school diploma/GED preferred
  Specific knowledge: Not Applicable
  Training: Not Applicable
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  Skills: 
  •Some mechanical knowledge is required to troubleshoot simple problems.
  • The ability to multitask is essential.
  • Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is mandatory.
  • Good note-taking skills and basic math knowledge are required.
  • This position requires supervision, therefore, the operator must be disciplined to stay 
  focused on tasks and meet performance requirements.
  • Self-Motivated/ High Sense of urgency
  • Able to work in both hot and cold temperatures Strong
  Experience: Experience in wastewater treatment is desirable.