Job Purpose

To aide in the operation and maintenance of pollution control equipment to meet environment standards and production requirements. 

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Aids in repairs to WESP pump, cleans tubes and nozzles
• Aids in maintaining RTO in good working order-bake outs, valve cleaning and bearing replacement
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining WESP equipment and building
• Aids in the washout of the RTOs
• Replaces bags, performs leak checks, maintains magnehelic gauge
• Performs visual emissions readings using EPA Method 9 standards during bakeouts or upset conditions and records results
• Aid in maintaining and auditing the opacity monitors
• Applies caustic to maintain a neutral PH in WESP system and monitors daily
• Participate in any environmental improvement projects at the mill
• Participate as needed when emission testing is conducted at the mill
• Participate as needed in environmental training at the mill
• Perform all duties according to safety rules and regulations. 
• Perform other duties as necessary. 

What do I need to be successful?

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of complex equipment operation.
• Knowledge of general equipment maintenance.
• EPA method 9 certification
• Forklift/manlift certification
• Knowledge of company air use permit requirements
• Knowledge of general environmental laws and terminology
• Time management skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Ability to accurately use basic math skills
• Ability to read and understand safety rules and regulations.

Education:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Experience:

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in equipment operation.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Work Environment

Plant environment with exposure to sawdust, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and other inclement conditions.