Operator Technician Job Description

Operator Technician Job Description

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Operator technician provides for correct use of production spaces, equipment, managerial aids (equipment and tooling), and smooth (rhythmical) work of the plant.

Operator Technician Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective operator technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included operator technician job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Process ownership as defined by department
Required to perform preventative maintenance, , maintaining machinery oil level, adding and maintaining coolant levels
Required to use and operate a wide variety of tools, , hand tools, cutting tools, precision measuring instruments, and other tools common to the trade
Assist team by performing small maintenance tasks and fill-in for teammates for unplanned absences
Operate and maintain pilot-scale equipment
Participation in the Basic Safety Process as a key member of the Site Safety committee and sharing responsibility for the site’s overall safety performance
Supporting other facilities in the area as required
Conduct equipment and equipment system inspections and routine maintenance
Participate in training to become a Dryer & Energy Technician (Control Room Operation and Ground Support)
Job requires handling and use shovels, rakes and other garden-type implements to clean up wood debris from the grounds

Operator Technician Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Operator Technician

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: MRPT, CDL, OCONUS, CONUS, US, HAZWOPPER, HAZMAT, SCRC, TN, EMT

Education for Operator Technician

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the operator technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Technical, Military, Associates, General Education, Education, Technology, Industrial, Electronics, Manufacturing, Engineering

Skills for Operator Technician

Desired skills for operator technician include:

Safe handling
Storage
Transport
Standard Work and AM Steps 1-3
Operating plant equipment
Microsoft Office applications
CAM motions
Confined spaces
Cylinders and control devices
Electrical and pneumatic systems

Desired experience for operator technician includes:

Talking/Speaking
Stoop, kneel, or crouch
Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner
Minimum of three years related experience in fossil fuel power plants, refineries or related field
Read, write, speak and communicate in English fluently
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with company employees, vendors, contractors, and all levels of management

Operator Technician Examples

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Operator Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of operator technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for operator technician
  • Job requires dragging and use of air hose for cleaning
  • Job requires working outside in a dusty, noisy environment and in varying temperature and weather conditions
  • Inspect machine daily
  • Perform daily chemical test (plaque mold) analysis to ensure that material ratio is correct
  • Change and clean molds as necessary
  • Testing of all products prior to shipment to ensure product meets specification
  • Assist in matters pertaining to the standardisation of laboratory procedures, audits, QA, calibrations
  • Operates requisite laboratory equipment and instruments
  • Fills cylinders or containers to proper capacity by either setting pressure gauge to specified reading and watching for indication of full cylinders
  • Performs standardized, ongoing duties and tasks
Qualifications for operator technician
  • Ability to utilize measuring devices
  • Ability to work flexible work schedules to include weekends, rotating shifts and overtime as needed
  • Strong familiarity and operational experience of construction equipment
  • High school diploma plus 5-10 years of relevant machine operation experience (or equivalent)
  • 2-4 years post-high school technical education plus 5-10 years of relevant experience
  • Team player that is flexible and has a positive attitude
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Operator Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of operator technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for operator technician
  • Errors may cause simple rework or correction to single task
  • Prioritizes basic tasks
  • Work periodically reviewed by others
  • May assist with orienting and training employees in moderately complex to complex areas
  • Checks own work and possibly the work of others
  • Errors may be serious, usually not subject to direct verification or check
  • Resolves the most complex technical issues, conferring with Team Leader occasionally
  • Perform routine quantitative and qualitative chemical or biological analysis to verify process conditions and compile research data
  • Record results, perform calculations, and prepare simple technical reports, including conclusions and recommendations
  • Conduct review of test procedures
Qualifications for operator technician
  • An education in oil/gas technology or other technical fields (equivalent experience/education will also be considered)
  • A minimum of two years' oil/gas experience in an operating or maintenance capacity
  • Overtime is mandatory and a condition of employment
  • Must attend and participate in training activities and team meetings
  • Must be willing to learn new tasks and become proficient in performing these tasks
  • Must become certified in CPR and First Aid
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Operator Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of operator technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for operator technician
  • Errors may cause simple rework or correction to a single task
  • Position will hold responsibility for performing technical work in maintaining, repairing and upkeep of wastewater collection lift stations, water wells and water and wastewater facilities, including building structures
  • This position is responsible for maintenance and minor repairs to water and wastewater equipment
  • This position will hold the responsibility for maintaining outside telephone lines and providing operator maintenance on several standby generators
  • Additionally, this position will act as a water distribution and wastewater treatment operator as a secondary function
  • Performs operator functions at wastewater treatment plant and at water wells
  • Performs preventive maintenance and services program lift station buildings, grounds and machinery by using a variety of hand tools and power tools in semiskilled work
  • Perform operator maintenance on generators
  • Must be able to operate trucks and high-pressure water cleaning equipment
  • Maintains daily operational and maintenance logs and records for water and wastewater facilities
Qualifications for operator technician
  • Must be willing to work at heights up to 80 feet
  • Three years industrial experience preferred
  • Basic computer skills needed to perform data entry related to job tasks web-based training
  • Background of operational working in the brine fluids oil service industry
  • Demonstrable background of working with Environmental Awareness
  • Knowledge of principles of stock records accuracy and cycle counting
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Operator Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of operator technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for operator technician
  • Repair or replace pumps, motors, control panels and/or a variety of electrical components
  • Read plans, maps, and schematics related to water and wastewater
  • Perform all routine maintenance on equipment, such as lubrication, oil changes, and belt changes
  • Perform all work in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations and in compliance with all departmental safety policies and procedures
  • May be required in emergency situations to report to work during unscheduled time
  • To the extent of ability, use a variety of hand tools, such as saws, drills, wrenches, shovels, , and power tools, such as, drill and bench presses, grinders, drills, and a variety of saws, including electric, chain, reciprocating, table, and jigsaw
  • Perform necessary tasks to maintain accurate inventory of materials
  • Accountable for the accurate and on time receipt of raw materials and bulk oils
  • Processes melee stones in an efficient manner to maximize process flow
  • Follows operating procedures, repair tasks, makes alterations to software and hardware settings as per requirements of sorting device
Qualifications for operator technician
  • Trained in
  • Degree educated in chemistry or energy related discipline, or qualified by experience, preferably with understanding of the application of drilling and completion fluids in the energy sector
  • Minimum of two years’ oil/gas experience in an operating or maintenance capacity
  • Further education within oil/gas technology or other technical fields preferred (equivalent experience/education will also be considered)
  • Possession of a Power Engineering qualification is preferred alternatively successful candidates must be prepared to complete the ABSA Fired Process Heater Operator certificate of competenc
  • Associates Degree in Power Plant Technology, Engineering Technology, or Electronics OR HS Diploma with minimum of 18 months of trade or technical training in Power Plant Technology
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Operator Technician Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an operator technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for operator technician
  • Calibrates and maintains equipment daily to ensure maximum precision
  • Traffics items to and from inventory control to keep inventory pipeline accurate and flowing
  • Packages stones in individual container and attaches labels to identify and allow tracking of stones through the grading process
  • Dig ditches
  • Will assist with orienting and training of employees in the day to day operation of their specific field moderately complex to complex areas
  • Execute product movement and tank measurement
  • Perform the required activities to control the transfers of product during normal business and assists in the prevention and correction of any operational problems
  • Take product samples and extra samples as required
  • Monitor the system closely and keep transfer variables within normal range to ensure a safe and efficient operation
  • Responsible for the performance of any preparatory work in the Oil Movement Area thereof required for commissioning after any minor/or major maintenance or repair activities
Qualifications for operator technician
  • Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle
  • Ability to obtain a LA Steam License with Turbine Endorsement
  • Preferred attendance in trade school, military service or equivalent
  • Requires previous experience using test equipment and calibration appliances
  • California Waste Water Certification I, II or III preferred
  • High School Diploma, degree from technical/vocational school, military service or equivalent

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