Utilities Operator

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Job Description:

POSITION: Utilities Operator

HAY LEVEL: $33.35 Hourly

REPORTS TO: Utilities Supervisor

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Utilities Operator maintains the process within operating conditions to ensure that the utilities area provides utilities to all areas of the plant (steam, compressed air, city water, cooling water, demineralized water)

• Ensures Dowtherm is provided to the polymer process
• Collaborates effectively with CP operations for the Dowtherm system
• Performs frequency-based equipment checks, records operational readings, assesses trends and off target readings
• Accurately logs environmental compliance data
• Makes sure the equipment is properly always maintained and is operational.
• Enter SAP notifications when necessary.
• Maintains good housekeeping
• Works around chemicals
• Conducts water treatment testing and adjusts chemicals based on test results
• Contacts vendors for chemical deliveries
• Performs some mechanical tasks such as valve operation
• Maintains calm demeanor during process upsets and power disruptions
• Ensures the Utilities area operates efficiently and safely

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years operations experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Must be willing to work in all elevations of the plant, in cold and hot environments, and in tight spaces
• Must have the ability to operate forklifts, JLG, and vertical lifts
• Must have the ability to learn and understand the operation of the Utilities systems (steam, air water, and condensate) to safely and effectively react to process and equipment issues and operational needs
• Must be able to maintain electronic and written logs, check sheets, and flow charts for equipment operation
• Must have the capability of writing job procedures
• Must have the ability to read and understand SDS sheets and how to work with hazardous materials
• Must be capable of learning procedures and showing competence through demonstration and testing related to condensate, cooling water, chilled water, Dow heater, and boiler systems
• Must be able to pass FCE evaluation
• It is extremely important to have good work attendance

• Basic MS Office and SAP knowledge is a plus
• Problem Solving Ability
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability to work a 4/4 rotating shift