Operations Specialist

Job Description:

KC8 is trying to sell this Carbon Capture skid to the NCCC. They will need to demonstrate this skid for several months after commissioning and they have asked us for assistance with operations. Operator Specialists needed for commissioning and to provide operations support during the demonstration period. There are a bunch of pumps motors and compressors on this Carbon Capture skid they are putting in out there. KC8 is just required to provide operations support during the demonstration period.

-Start Date: ASAP

-Project duration: 6 months

-Comprehensive benefits package

Job Purpose:

The Operations Specialist (“OS”) is generally responsible for initial operations of systems and equipment as are placed under his/her care by the Project Manager (“PM”). OS will additionally be responsible for performing Operations work as necessary to maintain scheduled progress as determined by the PM.

Main Job Function:

• Submit such periodic progress and planning reports as may be required by the PM, ensuring that all documentation, tools, equipment, craft support and other resources necessary to the proper and timely performance of his/her assigned tasks are identified with sufficient advance notice to PM to support the schedule.
• Responsible for implementing and enforcing the Lockout-Tag Out (“LOTO”) safety procedures at all times and for each element of systems assigned to his/her care and responsibility.
• Responsible for any other duties assigned to him/her.

Working Conditions:

The duties and responsibilities are generally performed in a plant or support services environment.

The position generally involves:

• occasional sitting;
• frequent standing,
• occasional walking;
• moderate to heavy lifting and carrying (50lbs. );
• frequent kneeling,
• twisting and balancing;
• occasional climbing; frequent reaching;
• frequent pushing/pulling,
• grasping and operation of machinery.
• 80% of the work is outside; 20% inside.

The environmental conditions generally include:

• Frequent exposure to the elements (ie., heat, cold, rain)
• the majority of the work will be outside or in a construction-like atmosphere;
• hazardous conditions.
• The use of protective clothing and/or personal devices is generally required.

Qualifications:

• Must have 5 years plus experience in Power Plant Operations
• Previous Carbon Capture equipment experience preferred
• Must be able to perform operating rounds
• Immediate Hire
• Must be authorized to work in the US