Production Operator C

Arq Solutions Red River LLC•Armistead, LA

30d

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. This is a progressive three-tier development position designed to build operational knowledge, technical capability, and process ownership throughout the facility. At the C Operator level, the role primarily covers product loadout, bulk material handling, shipping coordination, and GAC bagging while developing foundational operational knowledge and safe work practices. C.1 Operators handle upstream production and finishing operations, including Multi-Hearth Furnaces (MHFs), furnace feed and cooling systems, Roller Mills, Jet Mills, and Grind and Coat systems. C.2 Operators handle 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, chemical dosing, and related utilities. Operators may support other level assignments as plant conditions and operational priorities require. 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

High school diploma or equivalent.
Working knowledge of industrial plant operations, material handling systems, process equipment, utilities, and environmental control systems.
Ability to safely operate and monitor production equipment, including furnaces, mills, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and associated process systems.
Understanding of industrial safety practices, including LOTO, confined space entry, hazard recognition, PPE requirements, and safe work permitting.
Ability to identify abnormal operating conditions, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and communicate concerns effectively.
Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, P&IDs, and safety procedures.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools safely and support routine operational and maintenance activities.
Ability to accurately complete operational logs, inspection forms, environmental documentation, and shift turnover communications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across operational and support teams.
Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining accountability and operational discipline.
Proficiency with basic computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office, operational databases, DCS interfaces, email, and electronic reporting tools.
Ability to learn and retain technical process knowledge and apply training to daily plant operations.
Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, climb stairs, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, dust, and noise.
Ability to climb ladders, work at elevated heights, and access elevated platforms using appropriate fall protection.
Ability to safely operate mobile equipment, including forklifts, skid steers, telehandlers, and manlifts.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, hoses, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally and lighter items frequently.
Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, gloves, steel-toed boots, and chemical protective equipment.
Ability to work safely in confined spaces and around moving mechanical equipment, hot surfaces, and industrial process systems.
Ability to distinguish colors, read gauges and instrumentation, interpret alarms, and maintain visual awareness of operating conditions.
Ability to hear verbal instructions, radio communications, alarms, and other auditory signals in a high-noise environment.
Ability to use computers, tablets, radios, and handheld devices for documentation, communication, and operational monitoring.
Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and perform physically demanding activities during upset or emergency plant conditions.

Nice To Haves

Technical college degree, Process Technology certification, or equivalent industrial work experience.
Prior experience in industrial plants, manufacturing, utilities, chemicals, carbon, refining, or power generation.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, NetSuite, and plant operational software.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements; participate in applicable medical surveillance and occupational health programs.
Maintain housekeeping standards and follow environmental procedures for secondary containment, spills, and waste handling.
Perform daily environmental compliance rounds and complete required technical, safety, environmental, and compliance training.
Follow LOTO, confined space, and other safe work procedures; identify hazards and abnormal operating conditions, report concerns, and support work preparation and operational readiness.
Conduct equipment rounds twice per shift, resolving or reporting anomalies, and perform preventive maintenance on coal and product unloading systems.
Maintain mobile equipment and coordinate coal deliveries to support efficient, uninterrupted plant operations.
Inspect bulk trailers before loading to prevent contamination, verify specifications, and mitigate safety risks.
Safely operate material handling equipment, including telehandlers, forklifts, skid steers, Capacity Trucks, and manlifts.
Maintain accurate counts and documentation for bulk trailers, shipping, and load-out activities.
Identify and resolve operational issues involving load-out and shipping systems, dry additives, PAC-in-the-box systems, GAC bagging, coal handling, and ash handling.
Conduct rounds twice per shift and support operation and monitoring of upstream production equipment, including MHFs, furnace feed systems, activation and cooling systems, mills, Grind and Coat systems, and related finishing equipment.
Monitor equipment performance, identify abnormal conditions, troubleshoot process upsets using field observations and DCS information, and seek corrective action or maintenance support.
Add dry chemical additives as needed to meet product specifications and support process adjustments for product quality, stable operations, and production throughput.
Safely offload bulk chemicals, including NaBr and phosphoric acid, and complete Operator PM assignments accurately and on time.
Use basic hand tools safely and support maintenance activities as required.
Conduct rounds twice per shift and support operation and monitoring of environmental and utility systems, including the Afterburner, WHRB, SDA, CEMS, slakers, ash handling, burners, compressors, pumps, and facility utilities.
Change Rotary Atomizers as necessary to maintain acceptable SO2 emissions levels.
Inspect environmental and utility systems for compliance with plant procedures and regulatory requirements; identify and communicate abnormal conditions.
Safely offload bulk chemicals, including urea and lime, and complete Operator PM assignments accurately and on time.
Participate in shift turnover meetings and clearly communicate operational status, ongoing issues, and priorities.
Maintain accurate operational logs, inspection records, environmental observations, and production documentation.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Logistics, and leadership teams; communicate effectively using radios, email, and basic reporting systems.
Demonstrate accountability, ownership, initiative, and willingness to support plant operational needs; assist peers and contribute to training and knowledge sharing as qualifications progress.