With 30 years of experience, Charah Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of environmental and maintenance services to the power generation industry, with operations in coal-fired and nuclear power generation sites across the country. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Charah Solutions assists utilities with all aspects of managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in the production of electricity as well as routine power plant maintenance and outage services for coal and nuclear energy providers. The company also designs and implements solutions for ash pond management and closure, landfill construction, fly ash and slag sales, and structural fill projects.

We pride ourselves on making things happen. Our positions require passionate individuals who demonstrate initiative, take ownership, and exhibit a high level of personal leadership, conviction and spirit of innovation.

Charah Solutions offers: Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Contribution After 1 Year, Paid Time Off, Incredible Safety Record, and Well-Maintained Equipment.

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the flue gas desulfurization (FGD) equipment and systems according to the needs of the main plant.

• Be responsible for the starts, stops and adjusts of various pumps, sludge building systems and maintain sumps. Operating various valves to achieve flow paths, sludge and water flows.
• Knowledge of manual control, the operation of equipment and flows in case of failure or faulty operation of automatic controls.
• Learn, follow, and execute all LOTO procedures including creating, verifying, hanging and removing LOTO tags.
• Able to monitor systems and identify conditions that could cause an upset situation and resolve them with little or no downtime.
• Monitor product quality and adjust the system to maintain quality specifications.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Communicate with the main plant operations and/or Supervisor as needed for close coordination of equipment operation.
• Perform control room DCS operations for regular and emergency operation of the plant, including tagging out and protecting against back feed; instructing other operators or other employees in connection with tagging out, and restoring service to normal operations after receiving proper releases.
• Communicate with employee whom he/she relieves for special orders, abnormal conditions and to obtain all pertinent information on operating conditions; examining log sheets to check operation, condition of equipment and to obtain information and instructions.
• Collect samples, operates test instruments, performs routine analysis and tests associated with plant process and records results and reports irregularities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Valid driver’s license required
• Working knowledge of practical electricity as applied to motors, controls, circuits and their associated equipment
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and procedures involved in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating flue gas desulfurization (FGD) systems and equipment and/or waste disposal, including sludge, systems and equipment at a fossil generation station is preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles of waste disposal and treatment systems
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• This position requires a flexible work schedule: rotating shifts (day and night) weekends, holidays, and/or overtime
• Must be able to climb, maintain body equilibrium, reach, grasp, bend and walk/stand/sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to hear and see naturally or with correction
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Be subject to loud noises
• Be subject to atmospheric conditions - one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odor, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• This position requires working in the internal and external environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment
• Ability to effectively communicate