Plant Operator

Vista Minerals; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Minerals in Texas is seeking a Plant Operator to oversee production, ensure product quality, and promote safety. You will monitor and troubleshoot equipment, manage throughput, and support maintenance and training activities.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED and 3+ years in operations or manufacturing; fluency in English is essential for safe, effective performance in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 3 years of operations, manufacturing, or similar experience.
• Must speak, read and write English at the needed level for safety and operations.
• Computer knowledge is desirable for automated processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production targets and maintain quality specifications.
• Monitor and troubleshoot process equipment.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain safe working conditions and follow safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team and shift supervisor.
• Assist with training and development of team members.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and present to the shift supervisor.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

The Plant Operator oversees production throughout and produce product within quality specifications. Ensures production process operates safely and efficiently, oversee production process of an area of the plant; and the product produced conforms to the quality specifications. Identifies and monitors trends associated with plant production output and quality, and make appropriate process adjustments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deal with changes or unexpected events.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Takes an active role in the safety program by following safety procedures, and report / rectify any unsafe conditions.
• Manages throughput (production targets) and produces product within quality specifications.
• Monitors and troubleshoots process equipment.
• Performs basic preventive and routine maintenance on the process equipment.
• Assists with training and development of team members.
• Improves plant operations by formulating opinions for improvements and sharing them with the shift supervisor.
• Serves as an excellent safety champion actively promoting Vista’s safety processat all times(a Company ambassador).

JOB SKILLS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED certification
• 3+ years of operations, manufacturing, industrial or similar experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• The production process is automated, so computer knowledge is desirable
• Must speak, read and write English at the needed level to safely and effectively perform all aspects of the job

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed inside and outside of the processing plant facility; work in variable weather conditions.
• Position requires the ability to lift, carry or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Overtime, weekend work and shift work (day and night) may be frequently required.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Must pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, physical and background check.

EEO Statement

Vista Mineralsprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.