What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Operator position at Protingent?
Job Description
Position Title: Field Operator
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Field Operator opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Position Title: Field Operator
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Field Operator opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operate High Temperature Pilot Systems.
- Operate Pumps, Valves, Heaters, Blowers, Compressors.
- Respond to alarms and problems within the plant and takes corrective measures.
- Monitor and control pressures, temperatures, flow rates, and levels to efficiently achieve desired operating results and ensure proper operation of equipment under current process conditions such as Start/Stop/Rate adjustment of equipment.
- Regulate and shut down equipment if necessary.
- Troubleshoot equipment, electrical and instrumentation issues.
- Follow standard operating and emergency procedures until trouble can be corrected.
- Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO).
- Complete System Pressure and Leak Checks.
- Keep Shift Log of Operations.
- Make multiple repeat batches of Purified Salt.
- Work various shifts, evening, weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call as required.
- Wear protective gear as needed.
- Physically perform assigned duties and essential functions of the position.
- Independently plans and carries out maintenance and operations in accordance with established operating methods and procedures.
- Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.
- Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
- Responsible for reporting on-shift events and abnormalities during shift turnover to oncoming team members.
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Two years of experience in industrial plant operations (chemical, boiler, refinery, etc); 4 years preferred
- School or Military service may substitute for industrial plant experience.
- Math - basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion.
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of pumps, electric motors, and motor controls, piping devices, hydraulic control systems, and other mechanical equipment.
- Personal computer proficiency (word processing, spreadsheets) and other software utilized by the company including Control System Interfaces.
- Strong Interpersonal abilities to support team philosophy and strategy.
- Understanding of electrical, radiological and chemical hazards and safety.
- Ability to perform and record results of laboratory tests accurately and by required deadlines. Where necessary, able to generate corrective action reports for system issues.
- Read and understand engineered drawings.
- Read meters and gauges correctly.
- Knowledge of tubing and tubing connections.
- Maintenance experience in industrial facilities equipment, including motors and pumps.
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate Range: $35-$50/hr.
- Location: Everett, WA.
- Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Salary : $35 - $50
