Plant Operations Technician – Outdoor & Safety‑Focused

Denali Water Solutions LLC; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Denali Water Solutions LLC in San Bernardino, CA, seeks a Plant Operations Technician to support safe, efficient operation of plant equipment and processing systems. This hands-on role involves monitoring daily production, operating machinery, and performing inspections.

The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, comfortable working outdoors around organic materials, and able to work independently while supporting the plant team.

Qualifications

• Must be safety-conscious and able to work outdoors around organic materials.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Good communication and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, monitor, and adjust plant equipment and processing systems.
• Start up, operate, and shut down equipment according to established procedures.
• Monitor gauges, control panels, flow rates, temperatures, pressure levels, and other operating conditions.
• Perform routine inspections to identify leaks, unusual noises, excessive vibration, blockages, or other equipment concerns.
• Document equipment readings, production activity, downtime, inspections, and maintenance needs.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, spills, equipment failures, or operational concerns to management.
• Assist with receiving, processing, transferring, loading, and unloading organic materials.
• Operate pumps, valves, hoses, conveyors, screens, grinders, compactors, and other processing equipment.
• Connect and disconnect hoses and transfer lines safely.
• Collect samples and assist with basic quality-control testing when required.
• Use hand and power tools to perform minor repairs, adjustments, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Assist maintenance personnel with preventive maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Lubricate equipment

Skills

Safety-conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Industrial machinery

Job description

Denali Water Solutions LLC in San Bernardino, CA, seeks a Plant Operations Technician to support safe, efficient operation of plant equipment and processing systems. This hands-on role involves monitoring daily production, operating machinery, and performing inspections.

The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, comfortable working outdoors around organic materials, and able to work independently while supporting the plant team.