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Plant Operator

OP Recycling
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

Job Title: Plant Operator

Department: OP Recycling

Location: Columbus, OH

Report to: Operations Manager

FSLA: Non-Exempt

About the Role:

Responsible for monitoring and operating all equipment utilized in the refinery process. The plant operator will take proactive measures to ensure the plant is maintained in a safe condition and operating smoothly.

Responsibilities

  • Operates a computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) to control and monitor the flow and chemical processing
  • Verifies the SCADA system is working correctly and that the data is accurate through testing
  • Maintains an intimate working knowledge of plant equipment, system, process, and SCADA failure modes to ensure proper plant operation when abnormal situations occur
  • Observe all written operational procedures, monitor all equipment and processes to ensure operating parameters are within defined operating ranges
  • Troubleshoot and take corrective action when parameters are near or out of defined ranges
  • Conducts and evaluates laboratory analytical results and adjusts chemical dosages and processes as needed
  • Load and unload trucks with feedstock, finished products and chemicals.
  • Perform light maintenance on plant equipment including preventive and regular maintenance.
  • Maintains legible, accurate records and logs of shift operations; records meter and gauge readings and data such as chemical levels, flow rates, and laboratory analyses
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area in the plant and other operating areas
  • Assist with other duties, as assigned

Requirements

  • Minimum of High School Diploma required
  • Excellent mechanical aptitude with preferred 1-3 years of previous operations work experience
  • Working knowledge of safety in a process environment
  • Prior training and experience in performing preventative maintenance on industrial equipment preferred
  • Proficiency in using computers and PLC systems
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team
  • Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Holidays'

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Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23

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