Title: Plant Operator

Industry sector: Other

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Somerset, MA, 02726

Reports To: Shift Team Lead
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Position
This position will be responsible for operating Great Point Energy facilities.

Responsibilities
The following represents the majority of the duties performed by the position, but are not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.
•Set valves and operates pumps to transfer process materials to proper destination.
•Watches for and recognizes abnormal conditions or situations and exercises initiative to correct or call to attention of Shift Team Lead or On Call Supervisor.
•Maintains data cards, operating records and log books for his assignment.
•Takes samples according to prescribed schedule and procedure.
•Performs minor maintenance and repair of equipment. Reports other maintenance requirements to Shift Team Lead and prepares work request for needed maintenance.
•Cleans plugged lines, etc., with or without assistance of Maintenance personnel depending on situation.
•Gauges tanks and weighs drums.
•Packages and weighs finished product. Performs test weighing as required.
•Observes strict safety precautions, knows emergency shutdown procedures.
•Sees that sufficient operating materials and supplies are available at operating site.
•Keeps operating area clean and orderly.
•Moves heavy drums, etc., as required.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
•Trains and/or assists in training of lower classified personnel.
•Inspects safety equipment daily.
•Familiar with and follows operating procedures for the area assigned. Submits to testing as required to verify knowledge and determine needed training.
•Takes steps necessary to assure product quality.
•Demonstrates satisfactory or better safety attitude and awareness.
•Ability to drive a forklift

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•High school diploma or equivalent
•Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of operating characteristics of various plant processing equipment
•Dependability, sound judgment and strong initiative
•Good organization skills, with close attention and concentration to responsibilities

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•The job can be physically demanding involving movement of heavy equipment and carrying materials up and down stairs. Candidates should be able to lift a 60-lb load.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•May be exposed to hazardous chemicals or substances.
•Must be willing to work a rotating shift
•Mobility, including entering confined spaces, roof or other areas by the use of ladders or other access devices.