Plant Operator - Day and Night Shift

Synagro•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. This role involves inspecting, maintaining, and controlling process equipment and performing mechanical maintenance throughout the plant. The operator must adhere to all applicable regulations to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the plant to meet processing, permit, and other applicable requirements. There are 3 Day Shift Operators (6:00am - 6:00pm) and 2 Night Shift Operators (6:00pm - 6:00am) needed.

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

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 produces high quality product at all times
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