Process Board Operator
Wood PLC

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely monitor, maintain, and operate all process equipment to efficiently meet the requirements stated in the Daily Operating Instructions, Key Operating Parameters, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain unit Safety and housekeeping standards
• Evaluate process variables, sample results, and equipment diagnostic information to identify and initiate changes and/or corrections to maintain safety, efficiency and optimum control of the unit and equipment
• Monitor unit operation and take appropriate action to ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and Company standards as they pertain to Environmental, Health and Safety
• Start-up/Shutdown of plant equipment
• Adjust controls to operate equipment in the recommended or prescribed operating ranges
• De-pressure equipment, lines and vessels as need for maintenance and daily operations
• Read, monitor and record various operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, hours of operations, fuel consumed, water levels, etc.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and record keeping requirements are met and continually monitored
• Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication
• Follow procedures at all times according to all Standard Operating Procedures and plant procedures
• Implement and carryout LO/TO procedures to accommodate operations daily needs
• Adhere to all OSHA and plant mandated HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) policies
• Safety Awareness: Ability to recognize and identify potential hazards. Evaluates changes in work environment with respect to impact on safety of self and others. Understands potential threats created by deviation from safety procedures and improper use of tools and equipment. Uses personal protection equipment. Uses tools and equipment in compliance with manuals and training. Calls attention to potential and actual hazardous conditions as they arise. Demonstrates knowledge of lockout/tag out procedures. Stops work if there are unsafe working conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong process improvement & safety mentality
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple simultaneous assignments
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills
• Demonstrated troubleshooting/Root Cause Analysis skills
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift (including evenings, weekends and holidays) and/or respond to callouts as necessary
• The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company
• Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions
• Intermediate computer skills such as: opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets and using CMMS system for plant PM's is required
• Minimum 3 years' experience operating Siemens DCS Control System or compatible control system
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., work in adverse weather conditions
• A minimum of a high school diploma and 6 years operations experience as a process field operator or 3 years' experience in similar role
• The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required

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