Environmental Control Systems Operator

The Environmental Control Systems Operator (ECSO) reports directly to the Regional Environmental Manager (REM), and indirectly to the Regional Directors for SSl's Auto and Metals Recycling Business (AMR) division. The ECSO's work activities may be supervised by local and/or national employees within the SSI Environmental Department. The ECSO is responsible for implementation of, and compliance with, company policies and procedural plans related to all environmental media, including air, stormwater, groundwater, solid, and/or hazardous waste. The ECSO assists the Regional Environmental Managers (REMs) by operating and maintaining environmental control systems (ECSs) (stormwater treatment systems and air discharge emission control systems) in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, standards, and permits; and has responsibility for maintaining facility compliance with all applicable ECS permit conditions.
This position has direct responsibility for operating ECSs, conducting on-site fieldwork associated with sampling, monitoring, observing, and recording environmental data; and providing accurate and useful information to the REM and facility managers (upon request). The ECSO assists in the overall planning, design, installation, and has direct first line responsibility for effective operation of ECSs and associated metering and/or measuring devices. The ECSO may also assist the REM in providing immediate environmental emergency responses to ECS upset conditions, environmental incidents, spills, releases, and accidents. The ECSO provides appropriate notifications to management and appropriate regulatory agencies in consultation with the REM and/or national environmental staff.
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Required Skills & Experience
- Extensive applied environmental or manufacturing control system operational experience
- Minimum of three to five years' experience operating environmental or manufacturing control systems including PLC programming and use, conducting routine maintenance and system troubleshooting, water, and air sampling, managing permit compliance activities, and generating/maintaining permit-required system operation records.
- Possesses an ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define problems; collect data; establish facts; draw valid conclusions in controlled situations; and read and understand engineering plans and specifications to evaluate system performance and repair control system malfunctions rapidly and effectively when necessary.
- Strong demonstrated experience operating and maintaining environmental or manufacturing control systems and maintaining associated permit-required compliance documentation.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required (ability to communicate in a professional manner in person, written documents and bye-mail/text/phone).
- Software proficiency requirements include: Microsoft Office Suite, environmental management systems, ECS testing or analytical programs, and PLC operation packages.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental programs and regulations with approved sampling techniques and procedures is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other applied science discipline is preferred but not required.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.