Support startup, shutdown, and process transition activities in accordance with established procedures.
Monitor key performance indicators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.
Maintain accurate operating logs, shift reports, and production records.
Assist with equipment isolation, permitting, and verification activities as required.
Participate in operational investigations, root cause analysis efforts, and corrective action implementation.
Support operator training and knowledge-sharing activities.
Maintain housekeeping standards and contribute to a positive team environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; technical education or post-secondary training preferred.
Minimum three years of industrial process operations, control room, panel operator, or board operator experience preferred.
Experience in DRI, HBI, steel manufacturing, mining, chemical processing, power generation, refining, or other heavy industrial environments preferred.
Basic understanding of process control systems, automated equipment, and industrial operations.
Ability to interpret operating procedures, process data, trends, diagrams, and technical documentation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Must be able to work effectively in a team-based environment and make sound decisions under pressure.
Must be able to walk long distances, climb stairs and ladders, work at elevated heights, and perform duties in industrial environments that may include heat, humidity, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions.
Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
