Plant Operator

Crystal Clean LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Crystal Clean LLC is seeking motivated Plant Operators in Plant City, Florida. The role focuses on safe operation of process systems, monitoring instrumentation, and making corrective adjustments to keep variables within target ranges.

The position requires 2+ years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred vocational training. We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for advancement, with comprehensive training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training preferred.
• Experience in chemical processing environment preferred.
• Ability to monitor and adjust process readings and maintain logs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working safely in all job aspects and functions.
• Record process field readings and verify control room readings.
• Make process adjustments as directed by supervisor.
• Perform bulk tank transfers as needed.
• Update logs with field activities and deviations.
• Maintain process/safety/equipment reading logs and notes.
• Calculate process yields when necessary.
• Assist with utility operations (boilers/cooling towers).
• Prepare equipment for safe maintenance following Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Assist with work permitting and atmospheric testing.
• Complete shift handover communications.
• Maintain housekeeping in own area.
• Develop ways to operate more effectively.
• Adhere to corporate policies and safety regulations.
• Participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Process operations

Control equipment

Boilers & cooling towers

Math & mechanics

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational training preferred

Experience in chemical processing

Tools

Facility equipment monitoring

Job description

Crystal Clean (CC) is one of the nation’s leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. Crystal Clean offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. We are willing to provide complete training for this opportunity!

Purpose: The Plant Operator is responsible for first and foremost, always conducting their work in a safe manner. Operators have the responsibility to make sure unit and process systems function properly. They continually monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment and make adjustments to keep system process variables within acceptable ranges. Operators detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations.

• Responsible for working safely in all job aspects and functions.
• Primary function to perform and record process field readings on all equipment, verifying control room readings
• Make adjustments to the process as directed by Facility Manager or Supervisor
• Perform bulk tank transfers as needed.
• Update process logbooks with field activities and process adjustments, noting any variances, deviations, equipment malfunctions or environmental releases encountered during field readings.
• Maintain and update process/safety/equipment reading/log sheets to record conditions.
• Calculate process yields when necessary.
• Assist with utility (boilers/cooling towers/compressors) operations and inspections.
• Prepare process equipment for safe maintenance activities including following all Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Assist with Work Permitting preparations (Hot and Cold Work) including atmospheric testing.
• Complete shift handover communications.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in own work area
• Develop ways and means to operate more effectively.
• Adhere to all corporate policies and standards including but not limited to environmental and regulatory, human resources, facility, equipment, operations and maintenance.
• Participate in safety and other meetings.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned by management

Specific Skills

• Process Operations including operating rotating equipment
• Control equipment
• Boilers, Cooling Towers, Exchangers and Bulk Liquid Transfer
• Strong Mathematical and Mechanically reasoning ability
• The ability to work in team-based environment
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications

Work Experience

• 2+ years of related experience

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Designations or Memberships

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Vocational training preferred
• Experience in chemical processing environment preferred

Personal Protective Equipment

• Steel toe boots, Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, Respirator Requirements: All applicants must pass the company paid physical exam including substance abuse screening.
• Medical and Dental
• 401K
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Life and accident insurance

Starting hourly pay range: $20.00-28.00 per hour

Must be willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local laws and regulations.

Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.

Location(s)

105 S ALEXANDER STREET, PLANT CITY , Florida 33563 , United States

Pay Range The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.
The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $21.15 - $32.69 / hour

Pay Transparency

In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions. The salary listed above is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal opportunity at Crystal Clean. Actual compensation offered within this range will vary based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and other factors.

EEO Statement Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.