HyCo Relief Operator - Saraland, AL

JOB TITLE - HYCO Plant Relief Operator

This will be an introductory operations role

that will be expected to learn the basics of hydrogen plant operations, outside

shift logs, duties and requirements to support operator shift vacations.

This will require flexibility in covering day, night and weekend shifts,

generally with at minimum two weeks' notice for when coverage is needed.

This position has the potential to move into a regular Operations

Technician role based on the selected candidate's aptitude, work ethic, and

ability to learn and contribute positively to the site's safety, performance

and reliability. During weeks when minimum or no vacation coverage is

needed this role will work with the operations and maintenance team on daily

tasks. Expectation is that this role will work approximately 40 hours per

week, this could vary depending on shift coverage required. Matheson is

seeking a candidate who's looking to learn and grow as an operator that is

willing to accept responsibility to be proactive and innovative in solutions to

ensure efficient plant operations and a safe work environment.

Position Accountabilities

1. Obtain the knowledge base required to operate and maintain the process of a

steam methane reformer and related equipment associated with the process,

understand the plant's water chemistry to assure proper operations and

equipment functioning.

2. Monitor the process and outside related equipment. This includes

making rounds, completing logs sheets, water sampling, oil and chemical

transfers and maintaining housekeeping.

3. Be safety conscious; i.e. meetings, work area cleanliness, eliminate hazards

when noted, etc.

4. Develop ability to interpret Piping & Instrument Drawings to understand

process operations, equipment and aid in trouble shooting system anomalies.

5. Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluate equipment performance and maintain

appropriate records.

6. Follow company work policies to promote a safe work environment that

encourages active participation and timely reporting of all incidents and

unsafe conditions.

7. Participate in regular and shutdown maintenance activities and updating of

plant equipment and work instructions.

8. Apply the Work Permit process, Lock-Out / Tag-Out (LOTO) and energy isolation

procedures as required for company and contractor personnel.

9. Good communication skills with all team members, vendors, safety and

management teams, etc.

10. Assist with starting / stopping the plants in a safe manner as dictated by

operating conditions and business needs.

Essential Function

• Experience in an industrial plant in the

operations or maintenance departments not required but strongly desired

spreadsheets, email) and other software utilized by the company to perform

daily reporting task

Process and Instrumentation diagrams, Cause and Effect diagrams, plant

Operations Manual and Equipment Manuals

Personal Protective Equipment and job Permitting

shifts and be available for on-call duty

maintenance support role during scheduled plant maintenance TAR work and

non-scheduled Call-In emergency work

on-line computer based and hands on plant training to become a fully qualified

Lone Operator

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Associates Degree - 2-yr Associates Degree in a related discipline from an

accredited Junior College or equivalent training from a Technical School and / or

related job experience

Work Experience

Preferred 1 - 3 Years - Experience

in an industrial plant in the operations or maintenance departments

Physical and Environmental

Requirements

Plant

Operations - Lone operator requires Process Operations knowledge and skills.

Critical thinking and attention to Safety are extremely important to manage

process upsets

Travel Requirements

Travel to

other HYCO plants to support Operations or Maintenance activities

Matheson is an Equal

Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth

under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

EOE AA M / F / VET / Disability