Plant Operator

Plant Operator

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Plant Operator has the primary responsibility of directly operating plant equipment at its location within the plant in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. He or she records operational data and reports any abnormalities. He or she may also perform routine maintenance on equipment and power plant systems, and ensures their safe, proper, and efficient operation.

Primary Functions

Scope of Responsibility

Requires knowledge of own assignments and eventually others in the department, as well as that of company structure and operations. Should possess an understanding of the departmental goals and activities. Perform other duties as required by plant conditions.

Working Relationships

The Plant Operator reports to the Operations Manager. The Plant Operator may also give Information to maintenance personnel on matters pertaining to plant operations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include: Working on feet for 12 hour periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing; and routinely lifting 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g. hard hats, safety glasses, , respiratory protection, which requires employee to pass medical clearance to wear a respirator and employee must remain clean shaven at all times in the respirator seal area to meet OSHA requirements, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Work with hazardous materials may be required.

Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post­ offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Job Qualifications

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person