Operator trainee job description
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Operator trainee requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in operator trainee job postings.
Sample operator trainee requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous experience working on machines
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals
- Familiarity with safety procedures
- Attention to detail
Sample required operator trainee soft skills
- Effective communication and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to learn quickly and stay up-to-date with technology
- Adaptability to a fast-paced environment
Operator trainee job description example 1
Albemarle operator trainee job description
Are you inspired by “what's next”? So are we.
When you join the Albemarle team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world's largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people's lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.
Job Description
Lithium Hydroxide Operator Trainee
A lithium hydroxide operator trainee is responsible for maintaining safe and efficient operation day-to-day operation of the Lithium Hydroxide plant. The operator will work a Dupont schedule, which consists of a 24 hour rotating schedule. The operator will be a part of team of 4 people.
Primary Responsibilities:
Safety
Develop and foster a safe work environment in and around the facility as we continue on our Journey to Zero.Can understand and implement how to incorporate the life-saving rules into day-to-day operation.Contribute to daily tailgate meetings.Strong hazard recognition abilities.Demonstrate safe work practices including the usage of PPE.Able to wear the correct PPE per the provided chemical matrix.Able to pass a respiratory fit test.Write Safe Work Permits.Must be willing to serve and train on the Emergency Response Team.
Quality
Develop and foster an environment where any team member can stop the process if a quality parameter is at risk.Ability to read department SOPs and execute as requested.Package finished product to our final specifications without exception.Monitor in process analytical and make necessary changes to perform additional work.Maintain and promote the expectation of Quality expected in the department.
Department:
Support the department in its pursuit to hit daily, monthly and yearly production goals.Maintain a clean plant, completing daily wash-downs and housekeeping as required.Identify and bring safety, quality and productivity improvements to management to drive continuous improvement.Experience with heavy machinery such as forklifts and tractors.Understanding of PFDs, P&IDs, and basic chemical manufacturing equipment.Ability to identify equipment based on P&IDs and locate that piece of equipment in the field.Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products, SAP, and Albemarle intranet resources.Contribute to department KPI tracking and action plan.Ability to troubleshoot, and drive issues to a solution.Physically active. Able to work on your feet for 12 hours, spanning multiple floors. Able to lift 50 lbs at one time.Train and pass the TRB (Training Review Board) within 6 months of hire date. This includes a written and a field test along with questions from the Training review board.Make rounds per rounds checklist checking tank levels, pressures, perform flushes etc.Monitor the use and inventory raw materials and packaging materials.Perform light mechanical work. Changing valves, gaskets, checking fluids in equipment etc.Perform LOTO on equipment.Operate the plant using the DCS.Perform Operational PM's per the maintenance schedule and SOP's.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED5 years chemical experience preferred.Willing to work over time to cover vacation and call outs.
Choose to unlock your full POTENTIAL. Apply today.
When you join the Albemarle team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world's largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people's lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.
Job Description
Lithium Hydroxide Operator Trainee
A lithium hydroxide operator trainee is responsible for maintaining safe and efficient operation day-to-day operation of the Lithium Hydroxide plant. The operator will work a Dupont schedule, which consists of a 24 hour rotating schedule. The operator will be a part of team of 4 people.
Primary Responsibilities:
Safety
Develop and foster a safe work environment in and around the facility as we continue on our Journey to Zero.Can understand and implement how to incorporate the life-saving rules into day-to-day operation.Contribute to daily tailgate meetings.Strong hazard recognition abilities.Demonstrate safe work practices including the usage of PPE.Able to wear the correct PPE per the provided chemical matrix.Able to pass a respiratory fit test.Write Safe Work Permits.Must be willing to serve and train on the Emergency Response Team.
Quality
Develop and foster an environment where any team member can stop the process if a quality parameter is at risk.Ability to read department SOPs and execute as requested.Package finished product to our final specifications without exception.Monitor in process analytical and make necessary changes to perform additional work.Maintain and promote the expectation of Quality expected in the department.
Department:
Support the department in its pursuit to hit daily, monthly and yearly production goals.Maintain a clean plant, completing daily wash-downs and housekeeping as required.Identify and bring safety, quality and productivity improvements to management to drive continuous improvement.Experience with heavy machinery such as forklifts and tractors.Understanding of PFDs, P&IDs, and basic chemical manufacturing equipment.Ability to identify equipment based on P&IDs and locate that piece of equipment in the field.Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products, SAP, and Albemarle intranet resources.Contribute to department KPI tracking and action plan.Ability to troubleshoot, and drive issues to a solution.Physically active. Able to work on your feet for 12 hours, spanning multiple floors. Able to lift 50 lbs at one time.Train and pass the TRB (Training Review Board) within 6 months of hire date. This includes a written and a field test along with questions from the Training review board.Make rounds per rounds checklist checking tank levels, pressures, perform flushes etc.Monitor the use and inventory raw materials and packaging materials.Perform light mechanical work. Changing valves, gaskets, checking fluids in equipment etc.Perform LOTO on equipment.Operate the plant using the DCS.Perform Operational PM's per the maintenance schedule and SOP's.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED5 years chemical experience preferred.Willing to work over time to cover vacation and call outs.
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Operator trainee job description example 2
Enterprise Products, Inc. operator trainee job description
Operator, Plant Trainee (Carlsbad, NM)-000B5CDescription
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include: natural gas gathering, treating, processing, transportation and storage; NGL transportation, fractionation, storage and import and export terminals; crude oil gathering, transportation, storage and terminals; petrochemical and refined products transportation, storage and terminals; and a marine transportation business that operates primarily on the United States inland and Intracoastal Waterway systems. The partnership's assets include approximately 50,000 miles of pipelines; 260 million barrels of storage capacity for NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals; and 14 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity.
The Plant Trainee Operator is an opportunity for an individual to obtain the training and experience necessary to become a qualified Plant Operator. This position will provide a readily available and qualified individual to accommodate future manpower needs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Work side by side to learn the operation and surveillance of a gas process facility including the monitoring and operation of all plant equipment and systems including amine gas/liquid CO2 treating, mole sieve gas/liquid dehydration, cryogenic gas processing unit, residue gas compression, gas/liquid measurement and all utility support systems.
Work within the guidelines and parameters as established by Company Safety Manual, operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
Participate in various training courses.
Receive on-the-job training.
The training will include safety procedures, regulatory requirements, handling of hazardous and highly volatile materials, equipment repair/maintenance, liquid and nature gas measurement, and various other systems that are related to the NGL/natural gas pipeline industry.
Troubleshoot all plant equipment failures and act accordingly.
Develop and complete reports related to the operation of a gas process facility.Qualifications
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
A vocational-Technical certificate or an Associate's degree in electronics or a related field is preferred.
Must have experience in basic computer use including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements including but not limited to criminal and employment background checks, DOT drug screen.
Great team player who interacts effectively with co-workers.
Must be accountable and self-driven to learn, and to continuously develop and improve skills through both formalized and on-the-job training.
Must be willing to comply with all company policies and regulatory requirements.
Primary Location: USA-New Mexico-CarlsbadShift: RotatingTravel: NoUnposting Date: OngoingOrganization: OperationsJob: Plant/Terminal OperationsJob Level: Entry Level
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include: natural gas gathering, treating, processing, transportation and storage; NGL transportation, fractionation, storage and import and export terminals; crude oil gathering, transportation, storage and terminals; petrochemical and refined products transportation, storage and terminals; and a marine transportation business that operates primarily on the United States inland and Intracoastal Waterway systems. The partnership's assets include approximately 50,000 miles of pipelines; 260 million barrels of storage capacity for NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals; and 14 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity.
The Plant Trainee Operator is an opportunity for an individual to obtain the training and experience necessary to become a qualified Plant Operator. This position will provide a readily available and qualified individual to accommodate future manpower needs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Work side by side to learn the operation and surveillance of a gas process facility including the monitoring and operation of all plant equipment and systems including amine gas/liquid CO2 treating, mole sieve gas/liquid dehydration, cryogenic gas processing unit, residue gas compression, gas/liquid measurement and all utility support systems.
Work within the guidelines and parameters as established by Company Safety Manual, operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
Participate in various training courses.
Receive on-the-job training.
The training will include safety procedures, regulatory requirements, handling of hazardous and highly volatile materials, equipment repair/maintenance, liquid and nature gas measurement, and various other systems that are related to the NGL/natural gas pipeline industry.
Troubleshoot all plant equipment failures and act accordingly.
Develop and complete reports related to the operation of a gas process facility.Qualifications
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
A vocational-Technical certificate or an Associate's degree in electronics or a related field is preferred.
Must have experience in basic computer use including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements including but not limited to criminal and employment background checks, DOT drug screen.
Great team player who interacts effectively with co-workers.
Must be accountable and self-driven to learn, and to continuously develop and improve skills through both formalized and on-the-job training.
Must be willing to comply with all company policies and regulatory requirements.
Primary Location: USA-New Mexico-CarlsbadShift: RotatingTravel: NoUnposting Date: OngoingOrganization: OperationsJob: Plant/Terminal OperationsJob Level: Entry Level
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Operator trainee job description example 3
Harbor Electronics operator trainee job description
Join our team and earn a $500 sing-on bonus upon completion of the 90-day introductory period!
Job Summary: The Plating Operator Trainee will report to the Production Manager and will be trained on the following:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Train on all aspects of PCB Plating equipment and processes.
- Work with chemicals
- And other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma preferred but not required
- Good communication skills
- Basic understanding of chemicals is a plus
- Read, Write and speak English
Physical Demands:
- Work under different temperature environments
- Work with chemicals
- Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and transporting carts
- Lifting up to 25 lbs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Harbor Electronics began fabricating highly specialized printed circuit boards for the ATE industry in 1995. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Harbor Electronics is world renowned for being a leader in advanced printed circuit boards for the semiconductor test market. In 2015, Harbor joined forces with Shenzhen Fastprint Circuit Tech to form the largest printed circuit supplier in the world dedicated to this market segment. Our customers are the world's leading semiconductor companies and their mission critical supply chain. Our core capabilities and quality enable our customer base to meet the ever-advancing pace of technology and innovation in semiconductor manufacturing. Our boards are used to test and evaluate the chips that power today’s most exciting technology, including the phones, tablets and connected devices you use every day.
Harbor provides an industry leading benefit package for full-time regular employees, including health, dental, vision, life, disability and 401k plans. We offer competitive wages and paid time off to all regular employees. We invest in our employees and it shows, the average service length of a Harbor employee is over 10 years.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024