Shift operator​/Technician Grissan

Grissan Renewable Energy
Lebanon, KY 40033

Job Specification

Job title:

Shift Operator/Technician
Reporting to:
Process Team Leader

Location:

RNG1, Lebanon, KY, US
Pay: $24 per hour

Purpose:

To safely carry out operations to meet or exceed the daily input and output targets. Apply operational policies and risk assessments to ensure that day to day operations are compliant, are carried out safely, efficiently and effectively, to the highest quality, positively driving the performance of the site(s). Assist the Process Team Leader with continually improving processes working towards Manufacturing Excellence.

Report daily on the site OEE/KPI’s documenting contributing factors when targets have not been met.
Assist where required to document operational procedures and risk assessments, review and highlight when updates are required. Carry out first line maintenance tasks as per CMMS. The is a 24/7 facility and this role is night shift (7p-7a), twelve (12) hour shift in a 1-3-3 schedule in a startup environment. Optimism is crucial during tough moments. We are looking for people who can approach complex problems with curiosity and offer solutions while fostering an encouraging atmosphere that uplifts peers an keeps morale high.

We seek someone who values diverse perspectives, actively listens, and can give and receive constructive feedback.

Key Tasks of the role:
Hazard Identification & Reporting, ensuring the safety of yourself, colleagues, and visitors to site by identifying and addressing any hazards, potential hazards and safety issues on site. Ensure that the processes are operating at maximum in-puts, out-puts and efficiencies while operational plant is maintained to the highest level of safety and environmental standards. Ensure that your processes are operated as per operational standards and specified control parameters/tolerances.

The Technician will be responsible for the start-up, shutdown, and routine operation of the digesters. This position will be responsible for all autonomous and preventative maintenance to equipment that includes but is not limited to cleaning, testing, inspecting, oiling, etc. It will drive and support efficient, highly productive operations in a demanding setting. Ensure the completion of all operational logs and all required compliance and financial data whilst on shift.

Laise regularly with Maintenance. Responsible for troubleshooting and performing routine repairs, maintaining all equipment and preventing malfunctions that could lead to repairs or downtime. Responsible for cleaning work areas and break areas, 5S duties, upkeep of trash, etc. Operating heavy equipment and machinery. Responsible for maintaining general standards on the site, ensuring the site is ‘Visitor Ready at All Times’ and will include general housekeeping responsibilities and basic maintenance/facilities management type tasks.

Fifty percent (50%) or more time will be spent outdoors. Clearing and power washing of production areas and other relevant site zones to maintain clear, safe working areas. During winter months assist with snow clearing and distributing salt as required.

Summary:

The above is a summary of the key duties the job-holder is expected to perform. It is possible that from time to time you will be requested to carry out other duties which are not listed in this job description.

Minimum 2 years’ experience performing Chemical Operator duties or similar in an advanced manufacturing environment or equivalent industry.

Ability to work in a cross-functional, self-directed work team.

Critical and logical thinking skills.

Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Technical writing experience developing standard operating procedures and…