LNG Operator Apprentice

natgridProd•Cranston, RI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The LNG Operator Apprentice is a training position responsible for operating and maintaining LNG plant equipment and supporting safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. Employees must progress to the LNG Operator position within eighteen months, based on qualifications and job performance. The role is subject to federal U.S. Department of Transportation drug and alcohol safety regulations for covered positions, including FMCSA and PHMSA requirements. Many employment terms are defined by a collective bargaining agreement with a local union.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Physical fitness to perform the duties in accordance with DOT and Company medical standards.
Ability to climb and work on ladders, climb stairs to the top of the LNG tank, and perform work on top of the tank; must not be afraid of heights.
Electrical and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to use judgment and make sound decisions.
Ability to work rotating shifts, respond to after-hours call-outs, and provide off-schedule shift coverage as needed.
Ability to meet any additional qualifications the Company determines necessary for safe, reliable, and efficient LNG plant operation.
Ability to work without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Related industry experience.
Experience in mechanics, chemical process, or a skilled trade.

Responsibilities

Operate vaporizers, the liquefier, and ancillary LNG plant equipment, including compressors, pumps, boilers, heat exchange equipment, and generators; perform LNG truck unloading and loading operations.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment, instrumentation and controls, buildings, and grounds in accordance with plant maintenance procedures.
Maintain overall facility security according to plant security procedures and policies.
Accurately and legibly record required paper and digital operating data and reports.
Complete assigned training on time to maintain operator qualifications under DOT, state, and local regulations.
Initiate corrective action to support equipment reliability and alert supervision to potential problems and failures.
Maintain and manage accurate inventories of spare parts and materials.
Assist in training new operator recruits.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable codes and Company standards; oversee contractor work and perform other assigned plant work.
Work rotating shifts, respond to after-hours call-outs, and cover off-schedule shifts as needed.
Progress to the LNG Operator position within eighteen months, based on qualifications and job performance.