Plant Operator

Synagro; South Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

10 Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Synagro in South Laurel, MD is hiring for a position focused on inspecting, maintaining, and controlling process equipment at the plant. The successful candidate will ensure safe and reliable operations while adhering to all regulations.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and experience in process plant operations. Strong communication skills and the ability to recognize operational hazards are crucial to this role. A competitive salary of $20.00 - $25.00 per hour is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as operator or in process plant operations.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude required.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant operations per company policies.
• Maintain records of plant operations and data.
• Ensure facility operates within permit compliance.

Skills

Communication skills – verbal and written

Ability to operate a computer

Basic math

Recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary

Inspect, maintain, and control process equipment and perform mechanical maintenance throughout the plant. Adhere to all applicable regulations to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective operation of the plant to meet processing, permit, and other applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant operations in accordance with company policies and plant standard operating procedures.
• Maintain records of plant operations including, but not limited to, hourly operating data and abnormal operating conditions.
• Ensure that the facility operates within permit compliance, at or above design capability, and produces high quality product at all times.
• Participate and complete training programs within the time frame allotted.
• Perform any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the facility, including sweeping, shoveling, and other housekeeping activities.
• Enforce and maintain standard safety procedures and maintain clean work area at all times.
• Perform fire guard duty and confined space watch.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the workplace and display proper judgment in responding to them.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructional manuals, instruction sheets, technical data, work orders and mechanical drawings in English.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the plant fire protection apparatus and systems.
• Ability to operate all fire protection equipment.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of occupational hazards connected with machine shop and general plant practices with emphasis on the necessity of safety policy compliance.
• Ability to work varying shifts, overtime, holidays, on call duty and emergency call-ins.
• Communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to perform basic math.

Education / Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as operator or other process plant operations, or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical & electrical aptitude.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Fingering, Kneeling, Crouching, Pushing, and Pulling.
• Activities occur inside and out.
• Noise level may require shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Hazards include proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or bio‑solids.
• Work may involve close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small enclosed rooms, sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.

Salary Range: $20.00- $25.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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