Permit to Work Operator (Winnemucca, NV)

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About the role - Permit to Work Operator (Winnemucca, NV)

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Permit to Work Operator within our Specialty Mining Chemicals team.

The Permit to Work Operator is responsible for providing Operations support through preparing and issuing daily Permit to Work certificates for maintenance and project activities, operation of the solids plant wastewater RO treatment plant, and on-plant support for solids plant OEE improvement activities.

What you will be doing

Aligns all behaviours with Orica’s Charter Values, Purpose and Strategy.

Safety, Health and Environment (SH&E)

• Assist with ensuring safety, health, and environmental procedures are adhered to by permit-to-work receivers and their work teams
• Participate in proactive auditing of permit-to-work activities
• Using the Stop and Think safety methodology before undertaking tasks in the solids plant wastewater RO treatment plant and the solids plant

Permit to Work (PTW)

• Prepare and issue PTW certificates for daily maintenance and operations activities, which authorise PTW Receivers to conduct specific work and specify the conditions under which the work must proceed
• Prepare and issue PTW certificates for project and turnaround activities, including the preparation of documentation in advance of plant shutdown events

Solids Plant Wastewater RO Treatment Plant Operation

• Monitoring operations and tank levels for the RO system
• Start and stop operations of the RO system & its recirc system
• Sample collection and testing of the RO system water    

What you will bring

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders, including engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel. Actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and use tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others
• Understands the impact this role has on other business functions within the organization

Role dimensions

Operating Environment

• Our operation is comprised of two NaCN solution plants and one NaCN solids plant
• Reporting to the Site Manager - Production, the Operations Daywork Support Specialist works collaboratively with product line team members and other site teams to contribute to meeting the site’s permit to work and solids plant operating objectives in a safe and sustainable manner
• This role is a member of the Winnemucca NaCN Product Line team
• This position is on-site Monday-Friday
   

Your qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two to five years of chemical plant experience, preferred
• Familiarity with chemical plant equipment such as valves, pumps, piping and flanges, pressure, temperature, level and flow meters
• Knowledge standards and safety protocols for hazardous environments

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Two (2) plans to choose from  
• Dental – One (1) plan to choose from  
• Vision – One (1) plan to choose from  
• Health Savings Account  
• Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance   
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance   
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability   
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program  
• 401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day. 
• Company provided Bonding Leave  
• Accrued Paid Time Off   
• Paid Sick & Safe Time  
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace