Overview:
Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.
We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.
The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.
Key Figures: Revenue £1,114.7m (2023), 8,500 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN I
The Environmental Technician will work within the Environmental Health & Safety Group (EHS) in operating equipment that reduces, reuses, and recycles fiber, Water, and solids. This role will be responsible for sampling, operating, ensuring maintenance, and collection of KPI data in water, wastewater, IFB solids reuse with the goal of "Zero waste to landfill" operations for the Augusta facility.
Responsibilities:
JOB FUNCTIONS
Operates wastewater equipment, pumps, valves, utilizing various hand tools.
Operates forklifts/ wastewater belt press/ adjusts chemicals at direction of wastewater lead.
Visually ensure levels of chemicals and materials are maintained.
Frequently inspects Environmental systems and equipment for proper function.
Conducts sampling of Ph, conductivity, turbidity- Keeping written log of records.
Daily Data collection, verification, entry and tracking of Key Performance Indicators
Assists and or coordinates IFB solids reuse- polymer process, and water reuse systems.
Assists in monitor condition of wastewater ponds with sampling and coordination, booms, totes, and supplies.
Assists in Maintaining spare parts list for equipment.
Assists in universal waste management.
Maintains training in Hazwoper, ESG, safety, chemical handling, monthly and quarterly safety training, and ethics.
Verifies appropriate chemicals, materials, and supplies sufficient for wastewater, and SW5 scrubber.
Assists team to be effective in reduce, reuse, and recycling efforts.
Assists with tailgate and toolbox training as needed in areas of responsibility.
Occasionally perform tasks not described in this position description to meet the requirements of this position.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience in wastewater / environmental processes preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Strong mathematical skills, mechanical aptitude and reading comprehension.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook and Excel).
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
Ability to work cohesively within a team and independently with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
High attention to detail and ability to work with and maintain data integrity.
SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION
The typical schedule for this position is a Monday through Friday, eight (8) hour shift schedule. Must be willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled and flexible with on-call status.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
Frequently use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls.
The employee is frequently required to talk and hear to communicate with coworkers.
Regularly required to climb, stoop, bend and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is regularly required to push or pull with hands or arms, kneel or crouch.
The employee must be able to occasionally lift/move/maneuver up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to distinguish shades and colors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will work primarily in the wastewater treatment area with some time on the production floor.
The noise level in the work environment is frequently above 85 decibels when on the production floor. Hearing protection is required in these areas.
During summer months, employee may have to work in temperatures as high as 110 degrees for prolonged periods of time.
Dust from machine processes is constantly present.
The employee constantly works near rotating equipment, mechanical parts, and lift trucks.
Required to wear steel toed shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs in the manufacturing area. Respirators may be required in specific areas of the plant.
Ability to maneuver around equipment and on various platforms within the work area.
Ability to climb stairs and inspect process equipment.
Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1
