Plant Operator

Dead River Company•Rockingham, VT

21d•$17 - $26

About The Position

Safely and productively assist with propane storage facility operations to ensure efficient facility operation, including tank processing and inventory control. The position involves maintaining the bulk plant, handling propane and cylinders, inspecting and preparing tanks, maintaining inventory, and keeping buildings, grounds, and tanks clean. The worker applies knowledge of codes and regulations for propane storage and handling and assists with tank decaling. Plant workers interact with truck drivers, employees, and equipment and parts supply vendors. They make decisions about routine daily plant operations and refer complex or unusual issues to the manager in charge. The work involves exposure to varying temperatures, propane gas and its odorant, and physical activity including moving objects and tanks weighing from a few pounds to over 100 pounds; mechanical assistance or help from others is available for very heavy objects.

Requirements

Dependability.
Ability to work independently.
Good judgment.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of the hands and arms; occasional to frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing; and moving objects weighing from a few pounds to over 100 pounds, with mechanical assistance or help available for very heavy objects.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Assist with overall bulk plant maintenance to ensure procedures are safe and efficient.
Oversee offloading propane from rail cars where applicable.
Assist with loading or unloading propane cylinders entering or leaving the facility.
Inspect the physical condition of used propane tanks and prepare new tanks for installation.
Maintain inventory of propane gas and propane-related parts and equipment.
Coordinate inventory requirements with purchasing personnel.
Participate in general housekeeping of buildings, grounds, and tanks.
Gain knowledge of codes and regulations relating to proper storage and handling of propane gas.
Assist with decaling propane tanks.
Make decisions regarding appropriate steps in daily propane plant operations and refer complex problems or unusual issues to the manager in charge.
Operate safely, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, lift parts or equipment properly, and observe the surroundings where work is being done.