Quality and Environmental Technician

Job Details

Description

Essential Job Functions: Include but are not limited to the following:

(Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)

- Daily validation of QC samples.

- Daily Environmental monitoring of effluent samples.

- Maintain accurate records and databases.

- Perform calibrations of laboratory testing equipment.

- Participate in the development and maintenance of process, policies and procedures.

- Collaborate with Quality Manager and Food Safety Specialist to ensure Regulatory and 3rd Party Compliance.

- Assist with maintenance, troubleshooting and repair (as needed) and preventative maintenance for the following

systems: pressure jet and pulse jet fabric filter dust collectors, packed-tower and impingement plate/venturi wet

scrubbers.

- Assist with regulatory requirements to include air (e.g., Method 9, Method 22), water (e.g., SWPPP, NPDES) and

waste (e.g., KSQG, DOT Manifests, SPCC).

- Manage the collection, storage and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous and universal waste, spill prevention and

control, and advise staff/personnel regarding the nature of potential nonconformity and evaluate procedures for

corrective actions.

- Review technical documents to ensure their completeness and conformance to company, state and federal

requirements.

- Participate in the conduct of response to environmental emergencies.

- Promote involvement in environmental management and carry out environmental educational initiatives.

- Perform indoor and outdoor work on environmental quality and control, possibly in adverse weather conditions.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental, or related science field preferred, or minimum High School Diploma

with 3 – 5 years of related experience.

- PC proficiency to include Excel, Access, MS Word, and Outlook.

- Effective and precise communication skills to include verbal, written, and log entries.

- Solid organizational skills to prioritize workload and meet sensitive deadlines.

- Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, FDA, BRC-GFSI, KDHE preferred.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related

decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation,

gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability,

genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. To request reasonable accommodations, email

careers@compassminerals.com or call 913-344-9200. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov. Jan 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer

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