Environmental Technician

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Division: California Steel Industries

Location: Fontana, CA, USA

Other Available Locations: $25.39 an hour, plus production bonus

Basic Job Functions:

The Environmental Technician is responsible safely operating and maintaining water/wastewater treatment, waste handling, boiler, and air compressor operations and associated equipment at the facility in accordance with all local, State, and Federal environmental regulations. This position will work a rotating schedule, scheduled/unscheduled overtime including nights, holidays, and weekends. An environmental technician may be assigned any combination of the duties listed below.

Essential position responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

Operations and maintenance of wastewater treatment systems (ex: tanks, clarifiers, pumps, motors, cooling towers, filter presses, water sampling, equipment calibration, etc.)

Operations and maintenance of boiler systems

Operations and maintenance of air compressor systems

Waste handling and packaging practices (ex: waste disposal, packaging, storage, labeling, etc.)

Preventative maintenance of equipment and operations

Maintain compliance with all environmental regulations

Implementation of environmental programs (air, water, waste, etc.)

Emergency response activities for spills

Oversee contractors and onsite customers conducting environmental related projects

Engaging with the plant wide team for solutions to problems and promoting continual improvement

Perform other duties as required by department supervision

Teammates will be required to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of environmental, water/wastewater operations, and/or waste handling, related experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Mechanical and/or electrical background

Automation, PLC, system building, programming and troubleshooting experience

Project management experience

High level of integrity

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace