REC Silicon Hiring for Silane Operator at Moses Lake, WA Full Time

Salary Range

$30.09 – $42.36 / hour

ROLE/ JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and monitoring of processing equipment and support systems within the assigned Silane Unit

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and operate process equipment by following written procedures to ensure personal safety and product quality
• Maintain a clean working environment and production department
• Monitor chemical inventories and maintain them at acceptable levels
• Troubleshoot and prepare equipment for maintenance
• Record production data in logbook and processing documents
• Clean and maintain equipment and work area
• Compute and record production statistics
• Successful completion and maintenance of the company Operator certification and Emergency Squad Certification annually
• Provide operator perspective and input for management of change (MOC), unit initiatives, and improvement task force activities
• Perform emergency squad responsibilities as needed
• If assigned, operate a DCS control system involving all aspects of the plant
• Support shutdown and turnaround activities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Ability to successfully certify and maintain Operator certification and Emergency Squad Certification as required by policy
• Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) to three (3) years related experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic computer skills including functionality in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Basic understanding of pressure, differential pressure, flow, temperature, as they pertain to chemical processes and troubleshooting
• Basic understanding of PH, caustic and acidic materials, and liquids
• Ability to write routine s and correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• Must be a team player and supportive and cooperative of management and corporate initiatives
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to execute lockout tag out (LOTO) of process equipment and systems to include initiating safety work permits
• Abiltiy to read power and instrument diagrams (P&ID)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally push and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lifting and carrying of 30 to 50-pound valves and hoses is required.
• The operator must be able to push a heavy cart with at least 50 pounds of force. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Radio communication is required.
• Ladders and stairs are climbed frequently and valves are carried up and downstairs.
• Personal protective safety equipment and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and bunker gear are required to be used during emergency procedures.
• A three-inch high-pressure fire hose is used for fire fighting.
• High grip force is necessary to lift and carry, as well as handle, the equipment.

This position will require the employee to work a 12-hour rotating shift. The work rotation includes some weekends, holidays, and overtime as required, and based on production needs, the company reserves the right to change or modify the schedule

EMERGENCY RESPONSE JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The following is a list of essential job functions employees in an Emergency Response position may be required to perform in the event of an emergency:

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Follow REC Emergency Response procedures, complete all training requirements and maintain physical fitness health requirements.
• Operate as a member of a team and or independently at incidents for an unspecified duration of time determined by incident needs
• Understand, obey and complete complex instructions in a timely manner as dictated by the incident commander.
• Maintain a high level of attention and concentration during incidents while exercising good judgment
• Spend extended periods of time in outdoor elements and perform physically demanding tasks/activities while wearing personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Outdoor elements may include extreme fluctuations in temperature and humidity while performing duties.
• Physical demanding tasks/activity may include work in atmospheres ranging from below freezing to extremely hot temperatures.
• PPE (firefighting gear, self-contained breathing apparatus, etc.) weighs approximately 50 lbs. and significantly impairs body cooling.
• Perform a variety of tasks on slippery or hazardous surfaces such as ladders or rooftops.
• Work in environments of limited mobility, high noise, poor visibility, excess heights, and or confined spaces.
• Able to rely on human senses (sight, hearing, smell, and touch) to determine the nature of the emergency and maintain personal safety.
• Perform tasks during life-threatening emergencies and deal with potential sights and smells associated with major trauma victims.
• Ability to perform rapid transitions from rest to near-maximum exertion.
• Operate motorized vehicles, manual/power tools, or equipment as necessary.
• Performing search and rescue of victims, possibly weighing over 200 pounds

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. REC Silicon is an equal opportunity employer.