BUC - Environmental Systems Tech

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

Requirements

The Environmental Systems Technician is responsible for monitoring, reporting, and record keeping for state and federal regulations and per company policies. This includes audits, inspections, calculations, and documentation regarding Blacksburg Utilities CO-OP’s boiler, generator, and compressor operations.

This position requires having the “D” level SC Biological Wastewater Operator Certification within two years of hire date.  Support for exam preparation will be provided by the Blacksburg Utility CO-OP team. Certification includes a state-issued multiple-choice exam.  This position requires the pursuit of the “A” level SC Biological Wastewater Operator Certification.

Applicants should have previous manufacturing, equipment and operations experience. Applicants should be available, flexible, eager learners and excellent teammates.

This job includes the following general items:

1. 4 team, 12-hr rotating shifts. Total of 15 days ON / 13 days OFF every 28 days after training is completed.
2. Ability to work safely and understand/follow site safety requirements.
3. Ability to work weekends.
4. Ability to work overtime.
5. Work in an outside, office, and utilities environment.
6. Conduct daily readings.
7. Conduct water treatment tests.
8. Operate boilers, turbines, air compressors, and air dryers.
9. Participation in daily team maintenance.
10. Maintain environmental compliance.
11. Housekeeping.

Requirements:

1. Valid Driver’s License
2. High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
3. Experience using MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
4. Computer skills are sufficient to enter information into databases and spreadsheets, manipulate data and perform calculations using excel, and type up reports; use email; open, save, close, create files; and navigate through different computer programs and control systems.
5. Ability to perform tasks requiring physical exertion (<10% of the role).
6. Ability to read and follow written instructions.
7. Ability to create and review written procedures.
8. Math skills including algebra; calculations of area, volume, and concentration; unit conversations; and problem solving.
9. Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and within time c