Assistant Control Operator (Williams, CA)

Responsibilities

• Perform routine field rounds and inspections of plant equipment to monitor operational conditions.
• Assist Control Room Operators with equipment startups, shutdowns, and process adjustments.
• Identify, report, and help correct safety hazards and process deviations.
• Cook with maintenance teams to support preventative maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance activities.
• Adjust temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, or transfer of materials to maintain processes at required levels.
• Support basic maintenance tasks and coordinate with the maintenance team during plant outages or upsets.
• Document readings, observations, and activities in logs and shift reports as directed.
• Participate in plant training programs and learn control room operations as part of the career progression path.
• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures.
• Attend safety meetings, contribute to safety improvements, and follow lockout/tagout protocols.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn plant operations.
• Strong communication skills and a team-focused mindset.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, data entry).
• Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and plant reliability.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces.