Process Engineer
Turning waste into a resource
Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring processing plans and process improvements for reclaim operations, projects regarding expansion of existing and/or new facility(s), and providing assistance to plant operations personnel to include troubleshooting distillation separation, production of reclaimed solvent product, and site equipment problems. Interact with appropriate governmental regulatory agencies and insure compliance in environmental, health and safety issues and requirements at the federal, state, and local regulatory levels. At the direction of immediate supervisor, interfaces with customers and regulators during facility audits, inspections, etc.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
· Review reclaim waste stream properties to determine appropriate processing approaches in satisfying specifications, and environmental and safety requirements.
· Provide guidance and assistance to operational personnel on processing procedures to insure that appropriate procedures are followed.
· Assist operational personnel in the resolution of reclaim difficulties pertaining to reduced production, excessive emissions, lack of maintaining product specifications, and downtime.
· Identify opportunities to improve facility productivity by reducing emissions, and increasing the reliability and safety of waste processing.
· Review reclamation operating records to identify opportunities for potential improvements of existing and/or new hazardous waste processing.
· Identify facility capital projects needing implementation and define scope and requirements to facilitate appropriate cost and justification to begin project(s).
· Supervise construction projects to insure appropriate contract compliance, specifications, purchasing, insurance, safety, and environmental policies.
Education/Experience
· BS in Chemical Engineering or related discipline required
· 5 to 6 years in the hazardous waste industry or related work experience preferred
· Prior work experience of 2 year in an analytical capacity preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/
Desired Skills and Experience
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