Operator

ALTIVIA Corporation; Institute (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTIVIA Corporation is seeking a Plant Operator to safely operate control boards and loading racks in a chemical/manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and continuous communication with shift supervision and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing adjustments, collecting samples, and coordinating with Control Room, Logistics, and Maintenance personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of accredited training in process technology or similar field.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and ability to troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate control board, loading rack, or a specific area safely.
• Maintain housekeeping and communicate plant performance and changes to team.
• Perform equipment adjustments, transfers, and valve operations per procedures.
• Collect samples and perform routine tests as prescribed.
• Notify supervision of malfunctions and cooperate with maintenance and control room staff.
• Input data to maintenance systems and issue work orders.

Skills

Process technology

Communication

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

Accredited training in process technology

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

The plant operator is responsible for safely operating the control board, loading rack, or a specific area in the plant and having familiarity with all safety showers, pumps, lines/pipes, compressors, tanks, valves, instruments, unit process, loading of material, etc. in their unit or area. The operator is responsible for maintaining excellent housekeeping in their area. The operator continuously communicates with the shift supervisor and fellow operators, maintenance personnel and members of Management via face-to-face interaction, handheld radio, phone or email regarding plant performance, maintenance, product loading, process changes or disruptions. Job responsibilities include:

• Conduct all work activities in compliance with Federal and State laws and Company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Follow specific instructions while maintaining acceptable established standards of work performance and conduct.
• Demonstrate the necessary and consistent energy, as well as acceptable mental and physical dexterity, for the satisfactory completion of the principal accountabilities as summarized below.
• Exhibit acceptable interpersonal skills and the continuous ability to work in and promote a team-oriented environment.
• Performs Operator functions of observing operation of equipment and auxiliaries, removes and disposes of spent chemicals and containers, makes equipment adjustments, removes waste material, starts and stops equipment, prepares for and makes material transfers, opens and closes valves, vessels, flushes lines and equipment as directed, following specified procedures. Transports and stores process by-products.
• Collects samples as required and runs routine tests as prescribed.
• Notifies supervision of malfunctioning equipment or other operating irregularities. Works in cooperation with other plant personnel to correct.
• Communicates and cooperates with the Control Room Operator, Logistics, and Maintenance as required.
• Operates manufacturing equipment automatically or manually as required, make operating decisions and adjustments based on information conveyed by instruments, signals, reports, or instructions from the Control Room Operator or Operations Supervision.
• Lubricates, cleans, and unplugs lines and equipment; makes minor equipment adjustments.
• Maintains and reviews log of shift activities (written and/or electronic) Prepares required reports.
• Keeps the work area clean, orderly and in safe condition.
• Operates miscellaneous handling equipment as required.
• Participates in plant training programs to maintain operating skills and safe work practices. Assists in training others as required.
• Make periodic tour of facilities, reporting corrective actions taken or documenting the need for corrective action if that operator cannot make the correction.
• Communicate and coordinate with other plant personnel as required.
• Input data to maintenance management systems to issue work orders.
• Follow permit preparation procedures.
• Perform lock-out/tag-out as necessary.
• Report incidents through the TER process.
• Perform any other job responsibilities and duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of accredited training in process technology or similar field
• Experience working in chemical or manufacturing environment preferred
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Proficient with computers
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment and process failures
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
• Ability to work in 24/7 operational environment, shift rotations, and call outs