Harsco Environmental

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

General Description:  Under general supervision is responsible for performing a variety of routine laboratory tests in support of production and R&D efforts.  Some travel is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:   The Harsco Lab Technician is responsible for assisting the Quality Dept. in the overall quality of all products produced at various Harsco sites by assisting or performing the following responsibilities:

• Analysis of various process plant streams for various parameters like moisture, salt content ph, conductivity etc & advice the Shift Controller for further actions.
• Analysis of various consignments of Chemical receivables, acids, bases & disposal streams.
• Analysis of Stack emissions & adhere to regulatory levels & reporting. 
• Sample collections as per set standards with full personal protection.
• Work on lab equipment’s like Ovens, Moisture analyzers, scales & associated glassware.
• Assist in plant startup/shutdown & troubleshooting of two lines of wet processing plant & associated common systems by timely analysis & advice to the shift team.
• Analysis of hazardous gas related systems & chemicals.
• Interpretation of chemical analysis & action accordingly.
• Adhere to company safety & operational procedures.
• Recording of analytical data & interpret the health of process & initiate action.
• Authorize for maintenance of equipment as per the work permit & LOTO procedures.
• Flexibility in covering other operational roles.

Level of education required:  Minimum - High School Diploma

Preferred – PennDOT Certified Aggregate Technician.  Some College is helpful in the chemistry or engineering fields.  Work related experience in the quarry, mineral or coal processing fields is helpful.  Work related experience as a lab technician is desired.  A statistics background and computer experience is needed.

Specific skills/experience needed:   Strong math, computer, and organizational skills are necessary.  Minimum 5 years work experience. Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.

“We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, handicap, family status, domestic partnership or civil union status or any other characteristic protected by law.  All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.”