Plant Operator

Essential Functions

• Monitoring and operating a uranium recovery processing plant, typically through the DCS or via manual mode.
• Collect samples from various processes. As needed, perform basic laboratory functions and use results in the operation of the facility.
• Maintain operations records and logbooks.
• Respond to operating alarms and adjust flow rates and tank levels.
• Inspect operations and complete inspection paperwork.
• Note areas where maintenance is required and communicate needs to supervisor.
• Complete minor repairs and piping adjustments as necessary.
• Communicate with wellfield operators to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Work with other facility crews to ensure a productive and safe work environment.
• Understand and follow regulations and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and correct issues with instrumentation, in discussion with Lead Operator and A/I Specialist.
• Operate water transfer and treatment equipment including reverse osmosis unit, pumps and valves. Maintain filters as required.
• Utilize flow meters, pressure gauges, and other monitoring devices to optimize plant operations.
• Operate forklift to move drums and assist in loading of trucks.
• Operate manlift as required to complete operational and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain plant in clean and orderly manner. Clean-up spills and dispose of trash.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid driver's license with insurable driving record.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to prepare and respond to instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of people, and to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to operate pumps manually or via DCS to transfer fluids / chemicals within plant systems.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with all co-workers, and management, and various agency personnel.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of pump operation, fluid flow systems and piping.

The employee must be knowledgeable about and follow the Company's safety policies and procedures. The employee must also be certified and available to wear a respirator (i.e., must be successfully respirator fit tested).

• Schedule:
  
  This is a shift operating position requiring both day and night shifts, working 12 hours on for four days, then four days off (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., or as may be adjusted for shift‑change handover)
• Physical Demands:
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be mobile (walking, standing); to use hands for various tasks; to see and hear adequately to perform all essential functions and maintain a safe work environment. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
  
  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Work Environment:
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to routine industrial hazards which may include fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. There is the potential that the employee will be exposed to low‑level radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing, Mining

Bairoil, WY