Thermal Operator

Incumbent performs Safety Sensitive duties or responsibilities

Position has been classified as a Security Sensitive position in accordance with company policy

Continually managing priorities to meet operational objectives

Achieving expected performance standards while maintaining an efficient and safe working environment

High volume workload requiring both sound technical knowledge and ability to provide exceptional customer service

May be required to wear breathing apparatus and work long hours during emergency conditions

Required to work 10 to 12-hour day shifts

Regularly required to do Heavy Lifting

Works directly in the plant; required to climb ladders, work at heights or in confined spaces, and be exposed to various industrial hazards such as but not limited to noise, fumes, and chemicals and hazardous waste

Exposed to PCBs, Compressed/flammable gas, mobile equipment, moving equipment, rotating equipment and electrical hazards

Exposed to Hot and Cold working environments

Required to wear respirator and/or breathing apparatus while in designated areas of the plant and/or laboratory.

Despite the relatively low risk of exposure to potential waste contaminants, participation in the SHTC employee health monitoring program is required

Also may be exposed to Thermal (fire), Bio-medical (medical response), Overhead Hazards, Mechanical hazards, Compressed Gases, Heat/Cold Stresses, Ergonomic/MSI problems and Physical Exertion (firefighting, training)

Must be able to walk for extended periods of time as required (such as walking the plant site for readings and building checks) and must be able to do stairs as some equipment required for operating are on higher levels throughout the facility. Some buildings have 9 levels which operators are required to navigate, sometimes several times a shift.