TANNERY ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATOR

Operations Management Support Cactus, Texas


Description

Position at JBS USA

General Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

  •  Operate the tannery's wastewater treatment area safely and efficiently.
    • Perform the wastewater treatment process from the leather tanning process. 
    • Perform the solid decantation process, using chemical products for wastewater treatment.
    • Transfer water between tanks and remove solids using a filter press.
    • Operate and troubleshoot problems associated with wastewater treatment operations.
    • Organize the waste disposal area for the wastewater treatment process.
    • Prevent cross-contamination of wastewater.
    • Monitor and fill out process control spreadsheets in the wastewater treatment unit.
    • Communicate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance needs for equipment.
    • Perform equipment calibration when necessary.
    • Identify potential environmental problems and report them to the environmental supervisor.

  • REQUIREMENT
    Education Qualifications: High school diploma/GED preferred
    Specific knowledge: Not Applicable
    Training: Not Applicable

  • Skills: 
    •Some mechanical knowledge is required to troubleshoot simple problems.
    • The ability to multitask is essential.
    • Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is mandatory.
    • Good note-taking skills and basic math knowledge are required.
    • This position requires supervision, therefore, the operator must be disciplined to stay 
    focused on tasks and meet performance requirements.
    • Self-Motivated/ High Sense of urgency
    • Able to work in both hot and cold temperatures Strong
    Experience: Experience in wastewater treatment is desirable.