Effluent Operator

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in water treatment, hazardous waste operations and sampling activities at the plant wastewater treatment facility. This position may involve exposure to chemicals. Ascertains compliance with all Company and Governmental regulations. Conducts water testing, analyzes results and makes required adjustments. Responds to spills and assists in clean up. The Operator is also a first responder and may work during shut down periods. Required to assist with EHS Technician responsibilities as needed. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position. Persons in this position will perform all other tasks as assigned.

• Monitor effluent equipment controls and make manual adjustments and corrections as necessary to comply with local, state and federal safe water discharge regulations.
• Monitor all Waste Waster pits in the plant and respond problems.
• Mix acid for delivery to production areas as needed, maintain full tanks at proper specific gravity as required. 
• Working knowledge of acid delivery system, pumps, valves, etc.
• Understanding of sources of used acid, collection pits, pumps, valves and delivery lines to acid reclaim tans and delivery back to user areas at gravity required.
• Move up, around, and below machinery and facilities as necessary to visually observe, monitor, inspect, and adjust.
• Ability to accurately enter data using electronic, paper, and other means to record information.
• Perform daily housekeeping, hygiene & cleanliness procedures. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Demonstrate a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous and professional attitude.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Two years of manufacturing or distribution center work experience. 
• High school diploma or GED is required. 
• One year of experience operating a PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) required.

General Job Requirements

• This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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