Plant Operations Specialist

5 days ago

Coon Rapids Iowa, United States POET Full time
Job Summary

The Plant Operations Specialist is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all plant processing equipment and performing routine basic maintenance in a highly automated chemical facility.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and operate all processes associated with the plant where required.
  • Perform maintenance and basic repairs of plant equipment and document these activities.
  • Operate the Distributed Control System (DCS) for the plant.
  • Safely perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
  • Follow procedures for plant start-up, shut-down, cleaning, and batching.
  • Maintain accurate and timely logs.
  • Collect and test quality control samples, interpret QA/QC results and make adjustments to optimize plant operations.
  • Assist in removal, installation, rebuild, and performance of preventive and predictive maintenance on all equipment associated with plant processes.
  • Help to keep the plant clean by following the sanitation schedule and completing all tasks as assigned.
  • Notify the management team of safety, environmental, quality and production concerns, problems and opportunities.
  • Keep the plant safe by fostering a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance.
  • Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience requirements: Plant Technician I: experience in a production environment preferred. Plant Technician II: Documented successful performance as a Plant Technician I or equivalent work experience required. Plant Technician III: Documented proficiency in the skills listed in the Plant Technician III Skills Checklist.
  • Working knowledge in math, reading comprehension and mechanical reasoning required.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are required.
  • Experience with software systems, such as Maximo, preferred.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.
  • You know the basics of Microsoft Office Suite. You're capable of learning new programs.
Work Environment

Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements at all times and in all work environments. This position is exposed to work in multiple environments, including plant, laboratory, as well as an office environment. You may be exposed to high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, internal and external temperature/weather conditions, and chemicals.

Due to the physical and safety sensitive nature of this job, you will be subject to a physical and expected to pass a drug screen during the pre-screen process. During employment, you'll be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

This role has some physical requirements that our team members will need to be able to perform, such as: Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hazardous material suit, hearing protection, and harness.

Working at extreme heights (approximately 150 ft), in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, both indoors and outdoors. Due to the nature of the work, the areas can be dusty at times.

Frequently: Sitting in a chair in the Control Room while operating the plant. Walk indoors and outdoors sometimes over rough, uneven, or wet/slick surfaces. Carry to up to 15lbs. Climb stairs and/or ladders. Stand indoors to clean and maintain areas. Reach at arm's length to gather samples. Be in awkward back, shoulder, wrists, and hand positions. Use coordination and grip, with a force of up to 50lbs. Bend while standing. Use repetitive arm motions to wipe down and maintain work area. Climb in and out of Powered Industrial Vehicles.

Occasionally: Lift up to 50lbs, with or without assistance. Carry up to 40 lbs, with without assistance. Push with a force of 10lbs, with or without assistance. Pull with a force of up to 85lbs, with or without assistance. Bend, twist, turn, kneel, and crouch, while holding light and medium weighted objects.

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