Plant Operator
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision 消酴 We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.
If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.
Job DescriptionAre you a safety-focused plant operator who takes pride in reliable operations, teamwork, and doing things the right way every time? Do you enjoy hands-on work, troubleshooting equipment and contributing to a strong safety culture in a chemical manufacturing environment?
If so, this is your opportunity to join our operations team as an Operator C at our Michaud, Idaho facility!
Why Join Us?- Safety First Culture – Be part of a team where safety, compliance and accountability are non-negאירable and fully supported.
- Hands-On Operations – Work directly with equipment, processes and systems that keep the plant running safely and efficiently.
- Team-Driven Environment – Collaborate closely with our Operations, Maintenance, Contractor and Leadership teams.
- Skill Development – Ongoing training, certification and opportunities to grow technical and operational expertise.
- Stability & Purpose – Play a critical role in daily operations, emergency response and long-term plant reliability.
- ✅ Operate the facility in accordance with company policies and all applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT and state/federal regulations.
- ✅ Load and unload trucks and railcars safely and accurately.
- ✅ Read, monitor and record local instrumentation and operating data spies.
- ✅ Troubleshoot equipment issues and make adjustments to prevent failures or unsafe conditions.
- ✅ Contain, clean up, package and label hazardous waste following HAZWOPER , RCRA and DOT requirements.✅ Perform routine inspections of vessels and equipment to ensure safe operation.
- ✅ Actively participate in plant safety programs, meetings, inspections and hazard reporting. beings
- ✅ Support emergency response activities and mitigation efforts.
- ✅ Assist with maintenance activities, turnarounds, lockout/tagout, confined space entries and contractor oversight.
- ✅ Support plant projects including startups, P&, hydro-testing and PSSR activities.
- ✅ Initiate work orders and assist with updating operating procedures.
- ✅ Operate plant equipment for snow and ice removal during inclement weather.
- ✅ Coach and train other operations team members, and help set the tone for work and safety ethic.
- ✅ Be available for callouts and consultation as needed,Hope nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
What You’ll Bring
- ✔ High school diploma or GED
- ✔ HAZWOPER Technician-level certification (required)
- ✔ Ability to operate boilers and follow operating procedures precisely Amanda
- 彰 char Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
- ✔ Working knowledge of pumps, compressors, boilers, piping systems, valves and fittingsిస్తుంది
- ✔ Understanding of Process Safety Management, Emergency Response Plans and Risk Management Programs
- ✔ Basic math, analytical and chemistry knowledge
- ✔ Ability to operate motorized plant equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, backhoes and track mobiles
- ✔ Strong communication skills and a professional, team-oriented mindset
- ✔ Basic computer skills 듣지 художе
Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 100 pounds using mechanical aids
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs, and work at heights
- Comfortable working in confined spaces and high-noise environments
- Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators and SCBA when necessary
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather conditions
Working at Tessenderlo Kerley
- Work/life balance
- Fun and rewarding environment
- Learning, development and teamwork
- Community involvement/outreach
- Challenging and meaningful atleast
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