What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brine Facility Operator position at WSP?
This Opportunity
WSP USA is currently initiating a search for Brine Facility Operator for a Solution Mining Operation in Delta, Utah.
Your Impact
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibility is to operate and maintain the solution mining facility for ACES Delta I under contractual arrangement with WSP USA Inc in Delta, Utah.
Individuals will be responsible for safely operating and maintaining all the components of the solution mining facility and performing regular, preventative maintenance of pumps, valves, control equipment, pipelines and similar equipment as needed, as well as some occasional reactive repair work.
- The candidate will be required to work on a rotating shift to cover 24x7 operation.
- This candidate must be capable of following written instruction and procedures as well as verbal commands from the Lead Operator.
- The candidate should have good communication skills and will be expected to deal with operations personnel from other organizations as well as WSP customers and vendors.
- Duties include making several daily rounds of Salt Cavern Wells and other related equipment to ensure proper operation and checking for faulty equipment, pipe leaks, malfunctioning pumps, valves, etc. Equipment operation such as starting, stopping, or adjusting speed of pumps as needed, valve alignment and general maintenance as well as entering data into WSP reporting system.
- The candidate must adhere to established safety and operational procedures for the solution mining facility and follow all WSP internal protocols and procedures as well as for all environmental requirements.
- Individuals seeking this position should be comfortable working with computers using basic software for reporting.
- Candidates must also be comfortable working with hand tools and be capable of safely lifting and pulling heavy equipment and tools safely.
- The position reports to the Facility Supervisor / Lead Operator.
The position posted is associated with WSP USA’s Cavern Solution Mining Operations. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial facilities operations position. (All candidates: Please include a copy of your resume with your application.) Safety is a priority and is a primary consideration in everything that we do.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Ability to lift, push and pull 75 pounds.
- Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
- Able to work in close quarters, work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
- Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, FRC).
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk & climb.
- Use various hand tools and calibration equipment.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3 years of field experience
- High School diploma or Equivalent experience
- General Computer skills
- Utah state driver’s license
- Available for rotating shifts as in days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic Mechanical experience including fluid piping systems.
- Basic Electrical experience include troubleshooting and repair knowledge of pneumatic, electronic, and digital transmitters and controllers, switches, and other process instrumentation.
- Preventative Maintenance Programs experience
- Equipment Operating and Rigging Certifications
- Ideally, knowledge of ASME, API, and ANSI national codes
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WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
