Primary Duties
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Complies with all plant administrative rules.
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Complies with all applicable operating procedures.
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Obeys the plant safety rules.
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Knowledgeable regarding preservative handling and wastewater treatment.
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Obtain and maintain SC Class “D” Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant License.
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Perform all tests for Biological and Chemical Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Maintain all daily and weekly logs.
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Performs housekeeping in wastewater plant areas including, sumps, floors, and equipment.
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Performs preventative maintenance on all pumps, valves, and equipment pertaining to the wastewater system.
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Working knowledge of drum/waste handling procedures and labeling.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Performs all required SH&E responsibilities.
This employee may or will manage hazardous waste.
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RCRA Hazardous Waste Training Requirements and Outline
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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.
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Refresher training: Koppers requires annual refresher training for all employees that will or may manage hazardous waste.
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Training Curriculum (For a more in-depth curriculum please see K-SHE-006 Regulatory Training Guidance on Sharepoint):
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Familiarize employees with the purpose and content of the RCRA Contingency Plan (SPCC,PPC,SPCC,ERP,etc).
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Instruct employees on correct hazardous waste management and handling.
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Discuss the records and documentation and that are required for hazardous waste management activities.
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Discuss the proper management of used oil and universal waste.
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Instruct employees on the principles and promote employee discussion of specific opportunities for waste minimization.
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Inform the employees of steps they should take if they notice problems at the facility related to hazardous waste management.
SH&E Responsibilities
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Comply with all SH&E regulations and corporate and plant SH&E policies and procedures.
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Promptly and properly reports all incidents, injuries, damages, spills and/or releases.
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Promptly reports and, if possible, corrects all unsafe acts and/or conditions.
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Wears protective equipment (PPE) required by the applicable PPE hazard.
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Assists in cleaning catch basins, troughs, filters, and sumps.
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Manage hazardous waste produced from waste water and stored in appropriate properly labeled container.
Requirements & Qualifications
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Pass preemployment medical screening.
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Qualified as a powered industrial equipment operator.
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Must obtain a SC Class “D” Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant License within permitted time.
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Trained as authorized personnel and/or affected personnel for lockout/tagout.
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Authorized as a permit confined space attendant and/or entrant.
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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.
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Trained to handle hazardous waste.
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DOT Hazmat Training
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Medically cleared to wear required respiratory protection.
Training Needed
