Production Operator C

LED FastStart•Coushatta, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The C-Level Production Operator supports the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Red River Activated Carbon Plant across production, utility, and environmental systems. The role is structured as a progressive three-tier development position designed to build operational knowledge, technical capability, and process ownership throughout the facility. The progression structure consists of: C Operator - Primarily responsible for product loadout operations, bulk material handling, shipping coordination, and GAC bagging systems while developing foundational operational knowledge and safe work practices. Operators at this level are expected to support additional plant assignments as needed to maintain safe and reliable operations. C.1 Operator - Responsible for upstream production and finishing operations including Multi-Hearth Furnaces (MHFs), furnace feed and cooling systems, Roller Mills, Jet Mills, Grind and Coat systems, and associated production equipment. Operator C.1 personnel are also expected to provide operational support for Operator C-level responsibilities as plant conditions and operational priorities require. C.2 Operator - Responsible for utilities, environmental systems, and flue gas treatment equipment including the Afterburner (Thermal Oxidizer), Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (WHRB), Spray Dryer Absorber (SDA), Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), process water treatment systems, chemical dosing systems, and related support utilities. Operator C.2 personnel are expected to demonstrate operational versatility and provide support across both C.1 and C-level assignments to ensure operational continuity and overall plant performance. C-Level Operators work closely with Control Room Operators, maintenance personnel, environmental staff, and plant leadership to maintain safe and compliant operations. All Production Operators work rotating 12-hour shifts and may be assigned across operational areas based on qualifications and plant needs.

Requirements

Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts.
Must be able to be assigned across operational areas based on qualifications and plant needs.

Responsibilities

Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and participate in all required medical surveillance and occupational health programs applicable to the position.
Maintain exceptional housekeeping standards throughout all work areas.
Consistently follow all environmental procedures related to secondary containment, spills, and waste handling.
Perform daily environmental compliance round.
Complete all required technical, safety, environmental, and compliance training and apply learning directly to daily operations.
Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements, confined space procedures, and safe work practices.
Identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and abnormal operating situations and communicate concerns via Near Hit/Incident reports in a timely manner.
Support safe work execution by performing LOTOs, work area preparation, and operational readiness activities.
Conduct equipment rounds (twice per shift, resolving and/or reporting all anomalies) to ensure that all coal unloading equipment is operating properly.
Perform Operations PMs on Coal/Product Unloading Systems.
Maintain condition of mobile equipment.
Coordinate and oversee all activities related to coal deliveries to the plant, ensuring equipment involved in the process operates efficiently and supports uninterrupted operations.
Conduct inspections of bulk trailers prior to loading to prevent product contamination, ensure compliance with specifications, and mitigate safety risks.
Safely operate material handling equipment including telehandlers, forklifts, skid steers, Capacity Trucks, and manlifts.
Maintain accurate counts and documentation of on-site bulk trailers and shipping activities.
Accurately document load-out operations for ARQ Logistics, Operations teams, and carrier partners.
Identify and resolve operational issues involving load out and shipping systems, including dry additives, PAC-in-the-box systems, GAC bagging systems, coal handling, and ash handling systems.
Conduct rounds (twice per shift, resolving and/or reporting all anomalies) and support operation and monitoring of upstream production equipment including multi-Hearth Furnaces (MHFs), furnace feed systems, activation and cooling systems, Roller Mills, Jet Mills, Grind and Coat systems, and related finishing equipment.
Monitor equipment performance and identify abnormal operating conditions requiring corrective action or maintenance support.
Pour up dry chemical additives as necessary to meet product specifications.
Troubleshoot process upsets and equipment issues using operational knowledge, field observations, and Distributed Control System (DCS) information.
Support process adjustments.