Operator I

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Operates and maintains multiple unit processes in an Industrial facility to achieve and satisfy the necessary operational requirements.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Tends to automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, compressors, chemical feed, and blowers.
• Monitors control panels and performs adjustments as necessary.
• Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned areas.
• Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift logs.
• Ensures conformance to process specifications. Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor and takes corrective actions.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
• Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of necessary equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments.
• Practices good housekeeping in assigned areas and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Performs field tests (chemical and physical) in order to pace chemical dosages.
• Sample collection according to required schedule.
• Prepares chemical solutions.
• Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
• Performs routine lab tests.
• Assists in other areas as needed and as directed by Management.

Work Environment:

• Spends 75% in an operations environment and 25% in office setting.
• May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery,high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electricalequipment.