Wastewater Treatment Operator at Ashland, LLC in Assonet, Massachusetts

Job Description:

ISP Freetown Fine Chemicals Inc

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving? Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a to join our ISP Freetown Fine Chemicals business at our Assonet, MA location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Manufacturing function.

This position will report to the site Environmental Specialist.

Benefits & Perks:

• Sign on Bonus of $3,000


• 
  Hourly Pay range ($30-$36)/hr before shift differential. Starting rate is commensurate with experience.


• Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family.


• 
  401(k) plan with base contribution and additional company match
  
  
  • Automatic company contribution equal to 4% of your annual pay, including overtime.
  
  
  • Additional 50/50 company match rate of up to 4% annual pay.
  
  
  
  


• 120 hours paid vacation (15 days), 8 paid company holidays, 4 paid floating holidays


• Team recognition rewards, sponsored lunches and monetary incentives based on performance


• Referral bonus plan – get a job with us and get paid to refer your friends


• Work Schedule: 3rd Shift (11PM-7AM Sunday-Thursday)
  • This position is eligible for shift differential pay
  
  

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitor, operate and inspect the Wastewater Treatment Plant and processes both in the field and using the DCS (Honeywell) system to comply with city permit requirements


• Operate and maintain sludge removal and dewatering equipment


• Operate and maintain steam stripping equipment


• Operate and monitor the site’s main air abatement units to maintain compliance with state permit


• Assist with hazardous waste management and disposal on site. This includes loading of drum trucks and bulk tankers


• Sampling of wastewater discharges for monthly reporting


• Minor troubleshooting of equipment, pumps, valves. Ability to create work orders through MAXIMO system


• Complete monthly air monitoring of equipment and components to comply with sites LDAR program


• Interface with other site departments as needed to complete day to day operations

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Massachusetts Wastewater license


• Perform material handling operations, including being able to become certified and operate a fork truck


• Heavy lifting and pulling (up to 50lbs)


• Climbing stairs and ladders (greater than 20ft high)


• Mechanical and computer aptitude


• Ability to flex schedule for shift coverage and be on call 24/7 for emergency response

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• A minimum of a Massachusetts grade 4I Wastewater license


• Experience in Municipal or Industrial Wastewater Plant


• Experience in a Chemical Manufacturing plant setting


• Knowledge of hazardous waste management and handling practices for a large quantity generator


• Knowledge of air permitting and air abatement equipment

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
 
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
 
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
 
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE:  We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.