Plant Operator Trainee

Bering Straits Native Corp • Chesapeake, VA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Bering Global Solutions, a company within the BSNC family, is currently seeking a qualified Plant Operator Trainee for the BOS contract in Chesapeake, VA. Applicants will be contacted via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal. The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. The trainee will assist one or more workers in skilled plant operator or maintenance trades by performing specific or general duties. This includes scheduled janitorial duties, scheduled tank cleaning, painting, performing planned maintenance and cleaning of plant equipment, performing plant rounds, pulling samples, assisting with laboratory duties, performing laboratory deliveries, operation of a sludge press, general grounds work, picking up deliveries, keeping operators supplied with materials and tools, cleaning work areas, machines, and equipment being serviced; assisting operators by holding materials or tools; and performing other unskilled tasks as directed by operators. The kind of work the helper is permitted to perform varies from trade to trade. In some trades the helper is confined to supplying, lifting, and holding materials and tools, and cleaning working areas and in others, the worker is permitted to perform specialized machine operations, or parts of a trade that are also performed by workers on a full-time basis. Must be able to qualify, apply and take required licensing tests advancing to operator status following the required timeline set by Bering Global Solutions, all required licensing can be achieved in 2 years. Must be willing to work the assigned shifts and study approved material during down time with the operator’s approval. Advancement to operator status is a requirement and failure to do so in a timely manner can result in termination.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must have a valid driver’s license and transportation
• Possess basic tools needed to perform maintenance
• High school education or equivalent
• Must be able to pass drug screening
• 3-5 years of experience in maintenance and repairs
• Must be willing to work a rotating schedule requiring shift work
• Must be willing to work scheduled holidays and possible overtime if required
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to interface with all levels of management
• Excellent time management, scheduling, and organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently or in a team setting
• Good knowledge of troubleshooting techniques to determine exact problems and tackle them accordingly
• Excellent ability to communicate system problems to both co-workers and management for proper understanding
• Exhibit good mechanical skills to handle equipment to avoid causing injuries to self and others on ground
• Maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times
• Bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time
• Lifting and carrying weights up to 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Facility maintenance experience with the DoD preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists one or more workers in the skilled plant operator or maintenance trades by performing specific or general duties
• Scheduled janitorial duties
• Scheduled tank cleaning using a fire hose or pressure washer
• Painting
• Performing planned maintenance and cleaning of plant equipment
• Performing plant rounds
• Pulling samples
• Assisting with laboratory duties
• Performing laboratory deliveries
• Operation of a sludge press
• General grounds work when required
• Picking up deliveries
• Keeping operators supplied with materials and tools
• Cleaning work areas, machines, and equipment being serviced
• Assisting operators by holding materials or tools
• Performing other unskilled tasks as directed by operators
• Qualify, apply and take required licensing tests advancing to operator status following the required timeline set by Bering Global Solutions
• Willing to work the assigned shifts
• Study approved material during down time with the operator’s approval

Benefits

• Shareholder Preference (BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED