Waste Treatment - Level 3, 24/7 Days (6a-6p)

Waste Treatment Operator

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.

We hope you'll consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

At this level, a WT3 can perform more complex process changeovers, including troubleshooting, on standard work. They can recognize and solve some non-routine problems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate, support, maintain, and improve the Waste Treatment and recovery operations.
• The associate must be customer service oriented by taking proactive approaches to the job.
• The associate will support Swagelok's operating plan along with the Swagelok mission, vision and values.
• Can fully operate the system and prioritizes wastewater treatment per production demands.
• Capable of operating systems consisting of various wastewater sources.
• Improve systems efficiency by performing non-standard pH adjustments, hydraulic balancing for multi process systems and standard reagent make-ups.
• Can identify problem conditions and gain control.
• Maintains required records for inspections and lab results.
• Capable of inspecting and correcting unsafe conditions in chemical and waste storage areas.
• Has a thorough understanding of operator interface controls (PLC, manual system)
• Performs retreats to standard work with minimal instructions.
• Ability to recognize the cause & effect of actions taken to operate the wastewater pretreatment system
• Can independently perform basic troubleshooting skills.
• Operate the Wastewater Treatment System per production demands.
• Identify problem conditions and gain control.
• Complete treatment of solutions and recovery of sludge using operating systems and Standard Work.
• Maintain excellent safety and housekeeping using Swagelok systems and policies.
• Communicate with ESC and representatives of Regulatory agencies (i.e. POTW, Ohio EPA, etc.), when necessary.
• Maintain required records for inspections and Lab results.
• Inspect and correct unsafe conditions in the chemical and waste storage areas.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs and document using maintenance database. This could include, but is not limited to pump repair/ replacement, valve repair/ replacement, pH probe calibration/replacement, plumbing and leak repair, minor fabrication and organization improvements
• Assist other maintenance associates in scheduled maintenance or repairs.
• Recognize the cause and effect of actions taken to operate the wastewater pretreatment system.
• Independently perform basic troubleshooting skills.
• Plan and prioritize daily work.
• Search out, recommend and implement process improvements.
• Understand and use basic hand-held probes and instruments.
• Understand and perform labeling and handling of standard waste. Get assistance for non-standard waste.
• Support and participate in Lean Initiatives. (i.e. Standard Work, CEDAC, CIAS, 5S, OEE, etc.)
• Work with supervisors, Engineers, and Lab Technicians to determine if water is acceptable to release.
• Use Material Handling equipment to aid in the addition, treatment, shipping, and receiving processes (i.e. tow motors, pallet jacks, drum dollies, etc.).
• Maintain proper inventory of chemicals and supplies and order when necessary.
• Maintain written Waste Treatment operating procedures for all equipment, additions, systems, and maintenance items.
• Perform basic Chemical Lab tests per standard work.
• Maintain and develop monthly reports for internal and external reporting requirements.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer software skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Able to read and follow work instructions.
• Basic understanding of plumbing, pneumatics, electrical, and hazardous waste.
• Familiar with operation of PLC interface screens.
• Requires the use of hand tools, SAP, and standard work.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable environmental and safety regulations is desired.
• A mechanical background, knowledge of basic chemistry and some experience in Waste Treatment operations is desired.

Critical Competencies:

Customer Focus:

• Direct and assist others in getting required support work completed in a timely manner
• Independently display prioritization skills
• Understand and anticipate the internal customers' needs and initiate action to meet them
• Meeting customer needs is their driver

Reliability and Integrity:

• Drives improvements and helps others make a positive impact on quality and plant metrics
• Along with providing it themselves, encourages others to provide reliable information
• Acts as a direct liaison with product, process and quality Engineers to ensure appropriate application of technology
• Supports organizational changes positively through actions and words

Flexibility:

• Always willing to be flexible in their schedule
• Shares knowledge that they have obtained with others
• Open to taking on new challenges
• Can easily be interrupted or redirected to a new task, or site based on Swagelok's needs
• Has useable ideas to help increase equipment reliability

Teamwork:

• Creates strong morale and spirit within the team by encouraging others and making them feel valued and important
• Promotes group reputation in a positive manner
• Effectively coordinates resources to achieve Zero Customer Disappointments (ZCD)

Communication:

• Communicates well with all different levels in the organization (shop floor, office, engineering, supervisors, managers, directors, lean leaders, etc.)
• Promotes own ideas and information with others
• Communicate through appropriate escalation channels when required
• Is a voice for Quality and will take time to explain theories and philosophies
• Receives input from others

Accountability:

• Drives team goals and results
• Takes ownership of the actions and results of the team as a whole
• Control emotions and reactions according to the situation and the audience
• Provides accurate and detailed documentation including the use of SIS
• Provides feedback to Supervision and guidance for other specialists in training

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Will work with chemicals on a regular basis.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment including a full-face or half-mask respirator may be required while performing certain tasks.
• This position requires a lot of physical activity. Some lifting and considerable standing, climbing stairs, stooping and bending is required.