Plant Operator - Mist

Our plant operators help ensure that our customers always have a clean and reliable supply of natural gas. This role brings a change of pace throughout the day - our plant operators help maintain our operations through monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, systems and instrumentation.

If you are looking for a stable career with a company that has an excellent reputation, NW Natural has an opportunity for you.

• Operates systems, equipment, and/or instrumentation required to move gas in and out of storage.
• Reads and interprets information pertaining to plant operations.
• Monitors all plant operation.
• Diagnoses problems, troubleshoots, and makes adjustments.
• Maintains plant equipment. Assists with major repairs and overhauls.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Accurately maintains records and logs.
• Maintains plant's physical appearance.
• Trains, assists, and provides feedback to less-experienced workers at the direction of supervisor, which may include providing feedback to supervisor on progress of training.
• Performs other tasks as required, including those in lower levels as referenced in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with training as needed.
• Appropriately wears required protective equipment and safety gear.
• Operates Company vehicles in compliance with state/local laws and Company policies and procedures.
• Acquires and maintains OQ qualifications.
• May require Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.
• Acts and communicates in a professional, respectful, and cooperative manner in connection with all activities associated with NW Natural.
• Follows supervisory instructions and is flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and expectations.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Demonstrates the Company's core values and complies with all Company policies and procedures.

• Ability to interpret piping and instrument diagrams and apply information from technical manuals.
• Ability to read gas meters and pressure gauges and record information.
• Ability to develop and apply skills in operating computer-based control systems, data-collection equipment, and support instrumentation.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Company's organization, inter-relationships, policies, procedures, processes, and department/work specific requirements.
• Ability to interface with employees and customers to answer questions or resolve issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, apply procedures in sequence, make decisions with limited information, and work in a structured team environment.
• Ability to diagnose problems and follow through with solutions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work involving walking, standing, bending, twisting, wrist turning, grasping, lifting, squatting, kneeling, reaching, or assuming awkward postures for 8+ hours.
• Ability to hear normal voice at 3 feet; warning signals/horns during plant operations.
• Near/distant vision for driving and reading information to complete work assignments.
• Moderate/severe exposure to uneven surfaces, noise, vibration, high-speed rotating machinery, and odorant inhalation.
• Manual dexterity adequate to effectively use basic hand tools including, but not limited to, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
• Ability to repair, troubleshoot, maintain, modify, and install parts and equipment.
• Ability to do precision work requiring visual acuity, fine motor skills, and concentration.
• Ability to work in adverse weather or terrain conditions.
• Must be able to successfully meet requirements for respirator use.
• Must be able to differentiate color.
• Must be able to smell natural gas (methane).
• Ability to safely operate Company vehicles/equipment and perform inspections and minor maintenance as necessary and in compliance with Company policies and state/local laws.
• Valid OR/WA driver's license, any required certifications and/or endorsements, and satisfactory driving record.
• Must obtain forklift certification within position qualification period.
• Safe handling of materials at extremely hot/cold temperatures +600F to -260F; exposure to high-pressure natural gas piping and process systems.
• Exposure to confined spaces as defined by the Company's Confined Space Program
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 75 lbs.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to report fit and ready for duty when working non-traditional rotating shifts. Schedules are created to allow Operators sufficient off duty time to achieve 8 hours of continuous sleep.

Qualification Period: 6 months