Plant Operator - Night Shift

Synagro • Baltimore, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Inspect, maintain, and control process equipment and perform mechanical maintenance throughout the plant. Adhere to all applicable regulations to provide, safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the plant to meet processing, permit, and other applicable requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the workplace and display proper judgment in responding to them
• Ability to read and comprehend instructional manuals, instruction sheets, technical data, work orders and mechanical drawings in English
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the plant fire protection apparatus and systems
• Ability to operate all fire protection equipment
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of occupational hazards connected with machine shop and general plant practices with emphasis on the necessity of safety policy compliance
• Ability to work varying shifts, overtime, holidays, on call duty and emergency call-ins
• Communication skills – verbal and written
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to perform basic math
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as operator or other process plant operations, or equivalent
• Strong mechanical & electrical aptitude

Nice To Haves

• Preferred High School or better.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant operations in accordance with company policies and plant standard operating procedures
• Maintain records of plant operations including, but not limited to, hourly operating data and abnormal operating conditions.
• Ensure that the facility operates within permit compliance, at/above design capability, and always produces high quality product
• Participate and complete training programs within the time frame allotted
• Perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the facility to include sweeping, shoveling, and other housekeeping activities
• Enforce and maintain standard safety procedures and maintain clean work area at all times
• Perform fire guard duty and confined space watch

What This Job Offers

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