Plant Operator

Description:

Must take a personal and active approach to health, safety and environment and understand and follow all state, federal and company health, safety and environmental requirements applicable to the work area and tasks assigned.

Summary of Position:

A Plant Operator must be able to learn and safely run all facets of plant operations to include Control Room duties, train loading, coal quality, cleanup, maintenance and communications. This position requires a high degree of mechanical aptitude and analytical skills.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participates in daily operation of the Plant. This may include Control Room duties, efficient loading of trains, washing and cleaning in all plant areas, performing PM maintenance functions and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Participates in the safe operation of support equipment during maintenance or cleanup activities. Maintains work area cleanliness and clean work practices.
• Monitors machinery and demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot, diagnose equipment problems and repair Plant facilities with minimal assistance.
• Communicates with employees and vendors to effectively coordinate activities and complete required paperwork as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work with little or no supervision, including the ability to assume additional responsibility with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively with others providing information for planning, prioritizing and completion of tasks.

Qualifications:

• Possession of, or successful completion of, the State of Wyoming or Montana Mine Foreman’s Certification Exam is a requirement.
• Successful applicants shall have a history of strong safety commitment, good attendance and work performance meeting company goals and guidelines.
• Must be able to access data and input work orders and procurement information into the maintenance system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to plan, use a computer and communicate with all levels of the operation.
• Must have the ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment.
• Consistently display positive behavior that supports the organization’s goals and objectives with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be a self-starter, safety conscious, and able to function in other support requirements as needed
• Previous experience in a plant setting preferred
• A high school diploma/GED preferred
• Working with Ellipse Maintenance system preferred
• Welding experience, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting experience preferred

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Employee is required to have the ability to: frequently sit, stand, rotate while sitting or standing, forward bend while sitting or standing, climb stairs, climb stepladders, perform elevated work, grip up to 39 pounds; occasionally lift up to 73 pounds to waist, front carry up to 50 pounds, push with up to 54 pounds of force, forward bend sit, crawl, kneel, and crouch; rarely lift up to 35 pounds to waist, carry up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive squats, shovel various material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Works in site environments on rotating shifts with variable hours. Working outdoors in all weather conditions; working on uneven surfaces; working in plant environment; working in shop environment; and working in the cab of equipment or vehicle.

Working Environment: Works in site environments on rotating shifts with variable hours. Working outdoors in all weather conditions; working in plant environment; and working in the cab of equipment.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently with or without accommodation. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The above job profile reflects the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position and is not intended to be all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be expected based on operational and departmental needs.