Plant Operator

• High school diploma or GED

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

• Must maintain valid driver’s license in state of residency
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment
• Demonstrated self- starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational environment, shift rotations, and perform call outs
• Must be able to react to high stress/emergency situations in a deliberate, thoughtful, and timely manner

• Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line work applications and documentation.
• HIMI software operations experience

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

1. Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
2. Working conditions may include confined spaces
3. Repetitively standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing ladders up to 25 feet.  Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs with or without assistance
4. Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment
5. Reliable attendance at work
6. Occasional overnight travel may be required. 

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances.  Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.