HyCO Plant Relief Operator - Anacortes, WA

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc.; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Vacation time with carry-over

Paid sick time availability

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Anacortes, WA, seeks a HyCO Plant Relief Operator to learn hydrogen plant operations, covering day, night and weekend shifts to support vacations. This safety-sensitive role offers growth into a regular Operations Technician position based on aptitude and performance.

Expect to perform rounds, log sheets, water sampling, and coordinate with operations and maintenance teams while building foundational technical skills for safe, efficient plant operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial plant operations or maintenance is desired.
• Math basics: algebra, fractions, percentages, unit conversions.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (word, spreadsheets, email).
• Strong interpersonal abilities to support team philosophy and safety.
• Basic understanding of electrical hazards and safety.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for equipment evaluation.
• Physical ability to perform duties (lift up to 50 lbs, stairs).
• Able to climb stairs and platforms up to 150 feet above grade.
• Capable of operating a forklift and/or man-lift per policy.

Responsibilities

• Obtain knowledge to operate and maintain the process and equipment.
• Monitor process and outside equipment; complete logs and water sampling.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety; report hazards promptly.
• Interpret Piping & Instrument Drawings to aid troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and keep equipment records.
• Follow Work Permit, LOTO and energy isolation procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team, vendors and management.
• Assist with starting/stopping plants safely per conditions.
• Participate in maintenance and updating of plant equipment.
• Support daily tasks with operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Math basics

PC skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HyCO Plant Relief Operator - Anacortes, WA

HyCO Hydrogen Plant Relief Operator – This will be anintroductory operations role that will be expected to learn the basics ofhydrogen plant operations, outside shift logs, duties and requirements tosupport operator shift vacations. Thiswill require flexibility in covering day, night and weekend shifts, generallywith at minimum two weeks’ notice for when coverage is needed. This position has the potential to move into a regular Operations Technician role based on the selected candidate’s aptitude,work ethic, ability to learn and contribute positively to the site’s safety,performance and reliability. Duringweeks when minimum or no vacation coverage is needed this role will work withthe operations and maintenance team on daily tasks. Expectation is that this role will workapproximately 40 hours per week, this could vary depending on shift coveragerequired. Matheson is looking for acandidate looking to learn and grow as an operator that is willing to acceptresponsibility to be proactive and innovative in solutions to ensure efficient plantoperations and a safe work environment.

This is a safety sensitive position.

Position Accountabilities

1. 1. Obtain the knowledge base required to operate andmaintain the process of a steam methane reformer and related equipmentassociated with the process, understand the plant's water chemistry to assureproper operations and equipment functioning.
2. 2. Monitor the process and outside related equipment. This includes making rounds, completing logssheets, water sampling, oil and chemical transfers and maintaininghousekeeping.
3. 3. Be safety conscious; i.e. meetings, work areacleanliness, eliminate hazards when noted, etc.
4. 4. Develop ability to interpret Piping & InstrumentDrawings to understand process operations, equipment and aid in troubleshooting system anomalies.
5. 5. Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluate equipmentperformance and maintain appropriate records.
6. 6. Follow company work policies to promote a safe workenvironment that encourages active participation and timely reporting of allincidents and unsafe conditions.
7. 7. Participate in the maintenance and updating of plantequipment and work instructions.
8. 8. Apply the Work Permit process, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO)and energy isolation procedures as required for company and contractorpersonnel.
9. 9. Good communication skills with all team members, vendors,safety and management teams, etc.
10. 10. Assist with starting / stopping the plants in a safemanner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial plant in the operations ormaintenance departments not required but desired
• Math - basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unitconversion
• General personal computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (wordprocessing, spreadsheets, email) and other software utilized by the company
• Strong Interpersonal abilities to support team philosophyand strategy
• Basic understanding of electrical hazards and safety
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Physically able to perform all duties required which mayinvolve among other things; bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders andlifting / carrying loads up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and work effectively on platformsup to 150 feet above grade
• Capable of operating a forklift and/or man-lift accordingto company policy

Pay Rate: $27.00-29.00 per hour DOE.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Occasionally
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
• Transport/Lifting- Occasionally (50lbs)
• Transport/Carrying- Occasionally (50lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pushing- Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pulling- Occasionally
• Ascend/Descend- Frequently
• Balancing- Frequently
• Position Self/Stooping- Occasionally
• Position Self/Kneeling- Occasionally
• Position Self/Crouching- Occasionally
• Position Self/Crawling- Occasionally
• Reaching- Occasionally
• Handling- Frequently
• Grasping- Frequently
• Feeling- Frequently
• Communicate/Talking- Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing- Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Coordination- Frequently

Nippon Sanso Matheson offers an established and rewarding work environment, and we pride ourselves on prioritizing Employee Safety.

We offer a full suite of employee benefits:

• 401k with employer match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Vacation time availability, with carry-over provisions
• Paid sick time availability
• Complete compliance with rules set forth by ADA and FLA

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies withthe laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to their race, color, Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteranstatus, or disability

EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability