Operator 2

Job Description/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of facility, equipment and machine operations associated with an Energy Solutions site/program/project/function and or facility process(es). Ensures compliance with Energy Solutions policies and procedures and with local, state and federal regulations. Performs operations work as part of a team of semi-skilled and skilled workers (e.g., laborers; decontamination workers; and facility, equipment and process operators).
• Operates a variety of equipment: (Level
  1) hand and power tools; (Level
  2) small, fixed-facility (light) equipment; (Level
  3) medium weight equipment; (Level
  4) heavy equipment and (Level
  5) cranes. Decontaminates equipment, machinery and work areas. Uses equipment to perform construction, demolition, material handling, waste treatment and soil remediation work. These tasks are necessary to maintain a healthy and productive workforce, to ensure smooth company operations and to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Monitors and operates equipment using normal, abnormal and emergency operating procedures. Operates equipment within the bounds of the Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) as applicable.
• Operates equipment under the direction of a Test Engineer, the Test Operations manager or a Shift Operations Manager in support of testing, commissioning and operations as applicable, according to location.
• Works under the direction of the Operations Foreman as applicable, according to location.
• Complies with all local, state and federal health and safety regulations and site health and safety requirements.
• Complies with all requirements for wearing personal protective equipment while performing job duties.
• Participates in procedure development and revision, job hazard analysis and safety walkdowns as applicable.
• Uses a variety of small, fixed-facility and light equipment such as water pumps, high-pressure washers and small forklifts to clean contaminated equipment and areas and to perform facility operations activities.
• Coordinates construction, maintenance, material selection and repair activities with maintenance and laboratory staff, contractors and vendors.
• Performs facility compliance and safety inspections (e.g., Best Available Technology and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act-related inspections) after obtaining necessary qualifications and as directed.
• May perform the work of an Operator 1 as required.
• May lead and direct the work of an Operator 1.
• May provide training to Operator 1 employees as needed and reviews the work of others as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong listening skills
• Basic written, verbal and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and team player attitude
• General knowledge of local, state and federal health and safety regulations [e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)]
• Ability to understand and apply health and safety regulations and requirements
• Ability to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate small equipment
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to operate equipment using HMI
• Ability to successfully pass a fundamentals entry examination as applicable
• Strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of facility processes, operations and equipment
• Working knowledge of machine construction, maintenance and deconstruction
• Demonstrated ability to perform maintenance and repairs on fixed, small-scale industrial equipment used to perform job duties
• Demonstrated ability to operate electronics and computers to diagnose and repair machines used to perform job duties
• Demonstrated ability to handle more complex work and schedule tasks assigned to Operator 1 employees as appropriate

• Ability to comprehend procedure and work package instructions as applicable
• Ability to perform physically demanding work
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds; handle, grip, and reach above or below shoulder
• Ability to use hands and feet to accomplish tasks as assigned
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb,…