About this role
Hiring Manager - Gerard Gutowski
Hourly Non-Exempt Position
Company - USC Saltville Brine, LLC
Key Responsibilities:
• Must safely perform all ongoing operations of the facility utilizing both computerized and manual systems.
• Analyze brine samples
• Must be able to run all assets – includes all surface pumps, pipelines, surface piping, valves, Brine Wells, water wells, filtration equipment, and pipeline to customer.
• Must be able to understand the mechanics of a Brine Well
• Also responsible for monitoring site security and notifying the proper authorities and management when a breech occurs, and are responsible for responding effectively to an emergency, including proper notification and securing equipment.
• Must be able to communicate professionally with others.
• Must be able to clearly and effectively makeshift change with other operators.
• Must be able to follow all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security Policies.
• Must be able to operate equipment: Telehandler, Tractor, Forklift, etc.
• Must be able to handle the physical rigors of turning valves, lifting heavy objects, weed eating, using a chainsaw, using large pipe wrenches, and other hand tools. Brush hog? Tractor? Weed Eater? Maintain grounds and right of ways?
Qualifications
• Experience – 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Skills – Strong understanding and technical knowledge of packaging equipment, leadership abilities, proficiency in production metrics, quality standards, and food safety requirements.
• Education – An advanced educational degree is preferred, but extensive professional and practical experience is generally accepted.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Training:
Employees are to participate in all required training. Employees are to keep all their training up to date.
Education Requirements (Evaluation Factors: Skills, Education, Experience, Abilities):
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a VA Energy Surface Foreman open pit certification or have the experience to qualify to enroll in the VA Energy Surface Foreman open pit class. See VA Energy.com for details.
Core Skills:
• Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports; and complete log sheets and required paperwork.
• Mathematics: Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as inventory and production.
• Reasoning: Ability to define problems and collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Competencies:
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following core competencies:
Accountability: Takes ownership of results; follows through on commitments; and holds self/others to established standards.
Big Picture Thinking: Understands how daily decisions impact safety, quality, cost, and service; prioritizes work to meet overall business objectives.
Communicates Effectively: Shares information clearly and respectfully; listens for understanding; and escalates issues appropriately.
Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve safety, quality, and productivity; supports standard work; and participates in problem-solving.
Customer Focus: Delivers quality product and service; meets commitments; and maintains a sense of urgency to support customer needs.
Growth Mindset: Seeks feedback; learns from mistakes; and pursues training and development opportunities.
Initiative: Takes appropriate action without being asked; identifies and addresses issues proactively; and supports others as needed.
Working Environment:
• The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme temperatures. The employee is frequently exposed to work at heights, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.
• 8-hour shifts rotating on call
Physical Demands
• The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently required to use hands for handling and feeling; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and communicate effectively (talk and hear).
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Other Requirements:
Must successfully complete post-offer screening requirements, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment/reference verification, and education verification.