Environmental Technician

About Us

IFT Worldwide is a leading metal finishing company dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. The Imagineering brand is globally acknowledged as the KnowledgeSource for Metal Finishing. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and a positive workplace culture.

Summary of the Job:

The Environmental Technician supports the operation of the site's environmental treatment and control systems to ensure ongoing compliance with permits and regulatory requirements while meeting the needs of production. This role coordinates environmental activities with Process Engineers, production personnel, and the Maintenance Department, and carries out responsibilities including waste stream segregation, sampling and testing, hazardous and non-hazardous waste pick-ups, inspection of 90-day storage and satellite accumulation areas, spill prevention and response, and associated documentation and recordkeeping. The Environmental Technician works under the direction of the EHS Manager or designee and is expected to adhere to all safety standards and regulations in the performance of all duties.

Essential Functions:

• Operate and monitor environmental treatment and control systems to meet all permit requirements and support the needs of production.
• Maintain the readiness of environmental systems and equipment at all times. Be knowledgeable of, and able to communicate instructions for, the proper handling and segregation of all waste streams.
• Assist in the completion of all sampling requirements and the preparation for hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, and recycled material pick-ups. This includes scheduling disposal, calling in the pick-ups, labeling, and preparing manifests as needed.
• Maintain and inspect 90-day storage areas and satellite accumulation areas weekly.
• Maintain and monitor environmental treatment and control equipment.
• Perform tasks associated with the department, including documentation (and maintenance, if required) of tasks performed.
• Assist in spill prevention, control, and cleanup.
• Perform laboratory responsibilities such as environmental testing, lab upkeep, chemical inventorying, sample collection, chain-of-custody documentation, and other tasks as specified by the EHS Manager or designee.
• Adhere to all safety standards and regulations.

Requirements:

• Education

• HS Diploma, Associates degree or wastewater certification preferred

• Holds or is willing to obtain IDEM wastewater license

• Experience

• Experience in wastewater treatment is preferred but not necessary with the right candidate; training is provided.

• Technical

• Understand discharge permit requirements for waste sent to the POTW.

• Follow all rules for handling, storing, and shipping hazardous materials.

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to manage time to complete all tasks within given time frame
• Ability to drive forklift
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and production employees verbally and via e-mails with MS Excel and MS Word.
• Wanting to learn and communicate well with others.

Physical:

• Lift 40-50 lbs. on a repetitive basis without assistance
• Stand walk on a continual basis for duration of shift
• Various types of Respirators are required for this position. Respirator training, fit testing, & medical evaluations are also required for respirator issuance.
• Work in chemical laden environment with appropriate PPE
• Work in extreme heat & cold temperatures - seasonal

Travel

Local travel may be required occasionally.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HDHP Plans with Company contribution to H.S.A.
• Flexible spending accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Company paid life insurance with AD&D
• Company paid short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life with AD&D for employee, spouse, and child(ren)
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness plans
• 401(k) matching program
• Flexible schedules, generous paid time off, plus 8 paid holidays
• Company outings
• Employee Assistance Program

Disclaimer: This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check and drug screen. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description as necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Our company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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