Plant Operator

The Operator will be part of an organic processing facility and be responsible for performing the activities required to operate the plant. This role will combine tasks involved in control room operation and wastewater management.Primary Duties:Monitoring of electromechanical equipment (pumps, presses, hydraulics, valves, ect.)Operate various equipment via SCADA;Being involved in the changeout of trucks by clearing a route for the trucks to enter and exit the plant as needed;Monitoring operational processes and refer to team lead;Trains operators in plant standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Safety practices through the use of the “On The Job” and VNA University training program;Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area;Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in a shift log;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 field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process control units or alter unit processes. Samples sludge and solid streams for determination of solids balancing; Monitors process chemical supplies daily and places or adjusts chemical orders to insure continued plant operations;Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments as required;Ensures good housekeeping practices are followed in accordance to safety and environmental policies;Other duties as assigned.