Plant & Process Operator III – Safety & Start-Up Lead

Airswift; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Airswift is assisting a major client in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to staff a Plant Operator III for an initial 14-month W2 contract. The role requires coordinating with CRT and Operations Technicians to ensure safe, efficient plant operations and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include supporting start-up/commissioning, reviewing maintenance work packages, and endorsing permits. Strong safety mindset, English communication, and knowledge of PTW/JSA and CIMS are essential.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in operations, or similar; required.
• Extensive knowledge in production operations/processes.
• Extensive knowledge in P&IDs, PFD’s and UFD’s.
• Able to read shutdown logic diagrams.
• Highest standard of Safety, Health, Environment aptitude and cultivates the same in others.
• Excellent communications (oral & written) in English.
• Advanced understanding of Emergency Preparedness Procedures.
• Understanding of Controls Integrity Management System (CIMS) and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with Contractor personnel to maintain a safe work environment.
• Participate in Operations Emergency Response activities.
• Provide support with Systems Completion in start-up and commissioning.
• Review work packages for planned maintenance and ensure safe isolation.
• Endorse Work Permits as Area Operator and as Isolating Authority when required.
• Encourage teamwork between Maintenance and Operations groups.
• Support work prioritization to maximize effectiveness.
• Ensure CRT is informed about operations and major issues.
• Maintain good housekeeping and daily logs.

Skills

Operations experience

P&IDs knowledge

PFDs/UFDs knowledge

Shutdown logic diagrams

Safety culture

English communication

Team coordination

Emergency Preparedness

CIMS understanding

Job description

Airswift is assisting a major client in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to staff a Plant Operator III for an initial 14-month W2 contract. The role requires coordinating with CRT and Operations Technicians to ensure safe, efficient plant operations and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include supporting start-up/commissioning, reviewing maintenance work packages, and endorsing permits. Strong safety mindset, English communication, and knowledge of PTW/JSA and CIMS are essential.