Environmental / Ecoat Technician

				Overview:

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Responsibilities:

* The Environmenta / Ecoat Technician position is responsible for the maintaining the performance and integrity of the paint line process. 
* Each stage of the process has specific chemical requirements that must be controlled.
* The equipment needs to be monitored for process parameters including temperature, pressure, flow, etc.
* The Environmenta / Ecoat Technician should be able to learn and conduct chemical titrations to test the chemical baths and add chemicals when and where required on a daily basis.
* Sock and plate filters need to be removed and replaced or cleaned on a daily basis.
* Capable or managing tank pump outs and cleanings during production downtime events.
* Be able to identify when pumps, plumbing, and tank levels are not functioning properly.
* Help troubleshoot and root cause quality defects on parts.
* Assist in spare parts and chemical inventory management.
* Drive a HiLo and empty sledge hopper and replace chemical totes
* Coordinates and maintains company policies adhering to local, state and federal environmental regulations.
* Maintain and update environmental policy and procedure manual.
* Manage and maintain wastewater treatment system at peak operating levels with the goal of meeting regulator requirements, operating cost efficiently and minimizing impacts to production and the environment. 
* Researches environmental information to assure the best available methods and equipment are adopted to minimize the hazards in the work place.
* Responsible for environmental orientation, training, and job site inspections.
* Handle all environmental testing, recordkeeping and submission of reports to local, state or provincial and federal regulators.
* Prepare and enter data for S.P.C Program and run charts
* Daily analysis according to lab schedule
* Conducts research on hazardous waste management projects determining the magnitude of problems and treatment or disposal alternatives and cost.
* Determines sites and violation reports to investigate, coordinating compliance and enforcement activities with government agencies.
* Monitors follow-up actions where violations were found, and reviews compliance monitoring reports.
* Provides advice and counsel to management and other employee groups on a broad range of environmental issues and decisions.
* Advises on improvements in tracking and reporting procedures.
* Acts as Environmental Management Representative (EMR) with issues related to ISO 14001 elements.
* Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company environmental management program by all Flex-N-Gate employees and subcontractors.
* Manage repairs or coordinate with maintenance, any repairs to waste treatment systems.
* Manage or establish preventive maintenance programs as required.
* Supervise Lab
* Supervise management of hazardous waste storage areas and building in compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
* Maintain and revise department work instructions and procedures as required.
* Complete Regulatory reports.
* Preforms regular audits
* Safely handle potentially harmful chemicals and wastes (strong corrosives, chrome wastes, etc.) on a day-to-day basis.
* Complete manifests, confirm proper labeling and DOT placarding for hazardous waste shipments.
* Other duties as assign

Qualifications:

Education, Training & Develpment Requirements:

* Associates degree in Environmental Science or related field
* Minimum of two (2) years' experience in waste water treatment or at minimum two (2) years' experience as an industrial process operator, maintenance or lab technician (or equivalent)
* Strong communication skills (both verbal and written). Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office. 
* Mathematical aptitude (basic calculations working with fractions, ratios, proportions, and units of measure).
* Exhibit mechanical aptitude.
* Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
* Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize. Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail. 
* Troubleshooting ability is required along with good computer and presentation skills with ability to manage multiple projects. 
* Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
* Experience in an industrial setting working with fluids, cleaning tanks, and plumbing.
* An aptitude for measuring and collecting data and using a computer.
* Maintenance and trouble shooting skills
* Understanding of ISO 14001 EMS Systems
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* Working Conditions

* Ability to work inside and outside, in cold and hot environments
* Physical ability to lift minimum of 25
* Overtime as required.
* Must be willing to work various shifts
* Must be able to work unsupervised
			

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