Become A Plant Operator

* The Plant Operator conducts readings on equipment, pulling samples and monitors pumps, compressors and takes readings during their shift.
* Other duties would be assisting in the production of finished chemical products and drawing samples.
* The Plant Operator performs duties that are associated with the operation of the plant and utility units, including opening and closing valves, switching from primary to backup equipment, monitoring outside equipment etc.
* Most of the process involves hazardous and volatile materials.
* Must be able to climb ladders and vertical stairs also lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
* Operators are exposed to outside weather and elements.
* Must follow safe work practices at all times and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
* Operations are run 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
* Must have forklift experience

* Operation of natural gas treating equipment to maintain designated operating conditions
* Surveillance of plant processes on PLC or DCS
* Surveillance of satellite plant processes on PLC or DCS
* Surveillance of plant and field compression on PLC or DCS
* Surveillance of field gas gathering system pressures and flows on PLC or DCS
* Troubleshooting of process equipment and plant operations
* Shutdown and start up of plant equipment (pumps, cooling equipment, generators, etc.)
* Daily plant/compressor rounds and monitoring of equipment to identify operational problems not indicated through PLC or DCS alarm systems
* Manually operate valves as operations dictate
* Lockout/ Tag out and permitting duties for maintenance work
* Interact with contract personnel
* Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns
* Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork
* Provide oral and written communication of activities to appropriate personnel
* Write Maintenance Work Orders as needed
* Operate company vehicles during daily activities
* Relieve operations personnel of operator duties during vacation or as required

* Repairs heating plant equipment such as: pumps, compressors, reducing stations, and heat exchangers.
* Performs preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment such as repacking and reheating valves, repacking pump seals, and greasing machinery.
* Performs annual maintenance overhauls on boilers including entering boiler firebox, water drum, breeching and flue to clean off soot and deposits.
* Performs repairs to boiler and high pressure steam piping and fittings using hand tools.
* Takes directions from and assists the Lead Boiler Operator as required
* Repairs air conditioning, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems as required.
* Monitors running equipment, reads and records log entries; i.e., temperatures, pressures, flows, etc.
* Collects water samples, and adds chemicals to tower and chilled water systems when assigned.
* Responds to alarms, i.e., fire, smoke received by the Central Plant.
* Performs basic cleaning duties in the Central Plant.
* Paints equipment in Central Plant when required.
* Labels various mechanical equipment by name, function, flow, etc.
* Performs other related and unrelated duties when assigned.
* Primary responsibilities:
* Control equipment and monitor processes that remove or destroy harmful materials, chemicals, and microorganisms from wastewater.
* Run tests to make sure that the processes are working correctly.
* Keep records of water quality and other indicators.
* Operate and maintain the pumps and motors that move water and wastewater through filtration systems.
* Monitor the indicators at their plants and make adjustments as necessary.
* Read meters and gauges to make sure that plant equipment is working properly.
* Take samples and run tests to determine the quality of the water being produced.
* Adjust the amount of chemicals, such as chlorine and fluorine, being added to the water.
* Use computerized systems to monitor plant processes.
* Plan emergency reaction protocols.
* Fix chemical leaks and oxygen deficiencies.
* Keep records that document compliance

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Keep asphalt plant mechanically sound and reliable
* Sign truck drivers in
* Maintain and order materials such as a/c and aggregate
* Have mix ready when jobs are to start
* Communicate with Pit/Loader Operator on daily needs
* Communicate with Lab Tech on daily results
* Stay in touch with Paving Foreman regarding job orders
* Keep Truck Dispatch notified on any possible issues with trucking (no shows

* include the following.
* Other duties may be assigned.
* Identifies, sorts, and prioritizes cylinders based on a daily production plan.
* Safely loads / unloads compressed gas and liquid cylinders to and from shuttle vehicles.
* Completes prefill inspection for daily production plans in accordance with Med Gas Manuals 1
* Reports any cylinder shortages or inventory discrepancies to supervisor.
* Preforms daily housekeeping and contributes as directed to end of day shutdown procedures.
* Removes labels, lot stickers, washes, paints, and preforms basic maintenance on cylinders as required.
* Complies with all state and federal laws, regulations, and safety procedures