HYCO Relief Plant Operator - Lemont, IL

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson seeks a Hydrogen Plant Relief Operator to learn the basics of hydrogen plant operations, cover day, night and weekend shifts, and support operator coverage for vacations. This entry role offers potential progression to an Operations Technician based on aptitude and safety performance.

You will work with operations and maintenance teams, perform logs and rounds, monitor equipment, and participate in safe work practices and energy isolation procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial plant is not required but desired.
• Math: basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (word, spreadsheets, email).
• Strong interpersonal abilities to support team goals.
• Basic understanding of electrical hazards and safety.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Physically able to perform duties (lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs).
• Ability to operate forklift and/or man-lift per policy.

Responsibilities

• Obtain knowledge to operate and maintain the steam methane reformer process and related equipment.
• Monitor process and related equipment; complete logs, water sampling, transfers, housekeeping.
• Maintain safety; uphold cleanliness and hazard elimination.
• Interpret Piping & Instrument Drawings to understand operations and troubleshoot.
• Evaluate equipment performance and maintain records.
• Promote safe work environment and timely reporting of incidents.
• Assist with updating plant equipment and work instructions.
• Apply Work Permit, Lock-Out/Tag-Out and energy isolation procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team, vendors, safety and management.
• Assist with starting/stopping the plant as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Team communication

Tools

Forklift operation

LOTO

Job description

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. This will require flexibility incovering day, night and weekend shifts, generally with at minimum two weeks’notice for when coverage is needed. This position has the potential tomove into a regular Operations Technician role based on the selected candidate’saptitude, work ethic, ability to learn and contribute positively to the site’ssafety, performance and reliability. During weeks when minimum or novacation coverage is needed this role will work with the operations andmaintenance 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 a candidate looking to learn and growas an operator that is willing to accept responsibility to be proactive and innovativein solutions to ensure efficient plant operations and a safe work environment.

Position Accountabilities

• 1. Obtain the knowledge base required to operate and maintain the process of a steam methane reformer and related equipment associated with the process, understand the plant's water chemistry to assure proper operations and equipment functioning.
• 2. Monitor the process and outside related equipment. This includes making rounds, completing logs sheets, water sampling, oil and chemical transfers and maintaining housekeeping.
• 3. Be safety conscious; i.e. meetings, work area cleanliness, eliminate hazards when noted, etc.
• 4. Develop ability to interpret Piping & Instrument Drawings to understand process operations, equipment and aid in trouble shooting system anomalies.
• 5. Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluate equipment performance and maintain appropriate records.
• 6. Follow company work policies to promote a safe work environment that encourages active participation and timely reporting of all incidents and unsafe conditions.
• 7. Participate in the maintenance and updating of plant equipment and work instructions.
• 8. Apply the Work Permit process, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures as required for company and contractor personnel.
• 9. Good communication skills with all team members, vendors, safety and management teams, etc.
• 10. Assist with starting / stopping the plants in a safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.

• Experience in an industrial plant in the operations or maintenance departmentsnot required but desired
• Math - basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion
• General personal computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (word processing,spreadsheets, email) and other software utilized by the company
• Strong Interpersonal abilities to support team philosophy and strategy
• Basic understanding of electrical hazards and safety
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Physically able to perform all duties required which may involve among otherthings; bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders and lifting / carryingloads up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and work effectively on platforms up to 150 feet abovegrade
• Capable of operating a forklift and/or man-lift according to company policy

Nippon Sanso Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with thelaws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color,Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability EOE AAM/F/VET/Disability.