Sr. Environmental Operator

**CordenPharma** is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives. Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being. **Our People Vision** We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives. ## SUMMARY The Sr. Environmental Operator is responsible for providing leadership and support to other Environmental Operators on their shift. Acts as the main point of contact for other departments when environmental needs arise during their shift. Operates process wastewater treatment; monitors the thermal oxidizers; evaluates and manages stormwater discharges; monitors the groundwater treatment system operation; troubleshoots utility systems; and collects, inspects, and disposes of site generated wastes. Performs analyses to monitor performance of treatment systems and document compliance with permitted discharges by performing the following duties detailed below. ## ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Perform monitoring, troubleshooting, recording, and analysis of treated and untreated wastewater to meet requirements of the industrial pretreatment permit. Performance of analyses involves the use of a variety of analytical equipment, multi-step procedures, as well as tracking QA/QC for these tests. - Monitor and troubleshoot the thermal oxidizers to maximize uptime. Assist in performing preventative maintenance including preparation for service, cleaning of equipment, filter changes, and other duties as required - Manage hazardous and nonhazardous plant waste. Including but not limited to shipping and receiving, storing, and tracking of all waste according to all regulations and requirements. Evaluate wastes for disposal options, identify labeling requirements, and assign disposal profiles - Ensure area housekeeping and operability is maintained and verify proper inventories of lab reagents and required equipment; and see that they are ordered as needed - Monitor operation of site utilities on evenings and weekends; provide back-up support for utilities tasks as assigned, troubleshooting identified problems; and assist with re-starting after outages - Perform storm water discharges, odor investigations, and spill/release cleanups for disposal - Follow approved methods to collect, label, and submit samples required by the wastewater permit for external lab analysis - Perform preventative maintenance on lab and treatment equipment; and coordinate repairs and improvements to these systems - Review modified analytical and work procedures for approval; ensure documentation used in area is current with document revision - Personnel will need to periodically provide coverage on other shifts, including both night and day shifts as required by needs of the area ## LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no direct supervisory or budget responsibilities; however, there is responsibility for training other operators in proper techniques. Sr. Operators will, as needed, function as the Lead Environmental Operator during absences. ## SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience. **QUA…