Utility Operator

Endo•Raleigh, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Utilities Operator position is a position that must perform a variety of functions necessary to maintain continuous operation of Plant Utilities, such as but not limited to: steam production, condensate management, compressed air, cooling tower systems, chilled water systems, deionized water systems, electrical distribution, fire alarms and protection, land application program, HVAC systems, storm water ditches, recovery wells, fuel supply and the site Waste Water Treatment Plant. S/he will be responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment with basic knowledge of the operations of utilities equipment, e.g., boilers, boiler controls and troubleshooting, chilled water systems, cooling tower systems, deionized water systems, electrical distribution, compressed air systems, waste water plant, and fire security systems, HVAC systems.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Must have strong computer skills, MS Office.
Must be self-directed.
Must be able to respond safely and effectively in an emergency.
Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Savvy, Written Communications

Responsibilities

Issues safety permits for work performed in assigned area (safe work, hot work, confine space, etc.)
Operates utility or waste treatment equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.
Monitors the operation of utility or waste water plant equipment for existing or potential problems and corrects problems or malfunctions routinely using own judgment as needed to assure effective, compliant, and efficient continuous operations.
Advises and assists others with process problems and conditions.
Notifies supervision or leads as necessary for assistance with complex problems and conditions.
Makes routine chemical analyses of waste water treatment plant and record data.
Takes corrective action in accordance with defined procedures and delivers necessary samples to lab as directed.
Maintains complete and detailed operating reports, including notes on unusual conditions.
Logs measurements of utilities equipment or waste water plant on a routine basis.
Generates records pertaining to regulatory compliance.
Must be able to wear the required the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as full face respirator, hard hats, safety glasses, ear plugs, goggles, boots steel-toe shoes, gloves, chemical resistant aprons and suits, and other PPE deemed necessary by EHS or standard operating procedures for each job task.
Performs general housekeeping duties and keeps equipment in clean, working condition.
Assists in other department operations and special departmental assignments as necessary.
Serves as a member of various employee involvement teams and committees, such as Cost Savings, to improve the workplace, increase efficiency, and improve productivity.