Operator Technician (Winnemucca, NV)

Orica • Winnemucca, NV

387d

About The Position

The Operator Technician position at Orica involves managing operations related to rail and freight loading and unloading, as well as basic process equipment for the Specialty Mining Chemicals team. The role emphasizes safety, environmental protection, and economic efficiency in converting raw materials into liquid sodium cyanide and ensuring timely shipments to customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
• Valid driver's license is required
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
• Basic computer skills required
• Continuous successful completion of safety training courses

Responsibilities

• Monitor product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow
• Record operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings, and operating times, manually or using computers
• Check conditions and weights of vessels to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures
• Perform rail car groundwork, including connecting and disconnecting couplers and air lines and spotting for the railcar mover
• Set manual brakes on rail cars
• Provide grounds keeping services, such as clearing weeds
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees