Job Description:

• 1) Tends electrolytic cells to produce chlorine, caustic soda, and hydrogen, performing any combination of following tasks under direction of CELL TENDER: Pulls and positions current jumpers, connects jumper arms on circuits, and throws switches to cut cells out of service.

• 2) Disconnects brine, gas, and hydrogen lines, using wrenches, to prepare cells for changing; and assists CELL CHANGER in positioning cathodes and cell assemblies in place.

• 3) Reconnects lines and flips switches to return cells to operation.

• 4) Opens valves to flush lines, adjust and maintain brine flows and levels, and switch flow from brine tanks to bypasses.

• 5) Draws sample of cell liquor and tests sample for caustic strength, using standard test equipment and chart.

• 6) Cleans brine lines, using brushes and steam hose; and removes and dips sight glasses, nipples, bushings, elbows, tube assemblies, and rubber tubing in acid, solvent, or water bath to clean them.

• 7) Examines chlorine lines for cracks, and cleans out orifices and vents.

• 8) Changes chart recorders.