What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auxiliary Operator position at Sanders Lead Company, Inc.?
Brief Description
Job Summary:
The Scrubber Auxiliary Operator monitors and operates field equipment throughout the Scrubber Department to support safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations. This position conducts equipment rounds, records local readings, identifies abnormal conditions, supports process adjustments, and communicates field conditions to the Control Room Operator and supervision.
Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
The Scrubber Auxiliary Operator monitors and operates field equipment throughout the Scrubber Department to support safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations. This position conducts equipment rounds, records local readings, identifies abnormal conditions, supports process adjustments, and communicates field conditions to the Control Room Operator and supervision.
Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Monitor and operate Scrubber Department field equipment and systems.
- Conduct routine rounds of Absorber, Dewatering, Ammonium Sulfate, Ammonia, gas duct, and related process areas.
- Inspect pumps, fans, conveyors, valves, rotaries, piping, tanks, and other process equipment.
- Record local readings for pressure, temperature, flow, tank levels, equipment conditions, and other process indicators.
- Monitor rotating equipment for abnormal vibration, temperature, noise, leaks, or other operating concerns.
- Inspect ammonia systems for abnormal conditions, vapor releases, and liquid leaks; report concerns immediately.
- Clean and rotate pH probes and support accurate process monitoring.
- Monitor material flow and respond to plugged conveyors, chutes, and other material handling issues.
- Communicate field conditions, equipment status, and abnormal conditions to the Control Room Operator and supervision.
- Respond to alarms, process upsets, equipment malfunctions, and emergency conditions as directed.
- Perform field adjustments and operate local controls, valves, switches, and equipment as authorized.
- Assist with startup, shutdown, and process transition activities.
- Support ammonia unloading operations as assigned.
- Assist with routine and preventive maintenance activities.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance, including isolation and LOTO activities as authorized.
- Maintain accurate field logs and shift documentation.
- Perform housekeeping and wash down areas with accumulated process material.
- Follow all SOPs, safety, environmental, emergency response, and 6S requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet departmental and/or company needs.
- Knowledge of industrial equipment and basic process operations.
- Understanding of pumps, tanks, piping, valves, fans, conveyors, and rotating equipment.
- Ability to read gauges, indicators, operating procedures, and technical instructions.
- Ability to recognize equipment malfunctions, leaks, process upsets, and unsafe conditions.
- Ability to respond to process and equipment issues and communicate conditions clearly.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use common hand and power tools.
- Strong communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate logs and work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.
- Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment and wear required PPE.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and operating procedures.
- Basic computer and mechanical skills.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate field logs and documentation.
- Strong attendance and reliability.
- Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of the position.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Industrial, chemical processing, air pollution control, or heavy manufacturing experience.
- Experience operating or monitoring industrial equipment.
- Experience with pumps, conveyors, valves, piping, or rotating equipment.
- Experience with ammonia, ammonium sulfate, scrubber systems, or similar processes.
- Experience working in environments requiring respirator use.