Plant operator soil washing

Location

Fairbanks, AK | United States

Job description

Brice Engineering LLC Temporary

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

Our employees’ commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.

What does Brice Engineering do?

For Brice Engineering, it’s not just about answering the mail. It’s about your long-term success and ability to run your mission seamlessly with minimal to no snags along the way. We are enthusiastic and have fun doing what we do. We love the diversity and dynamic nature of opportunities in this business. Everything from navigating the logistical puzzle of an environmental site investigation on the remote Aleutian Island chain, to designing and building a state-of-the art facility gets us excited!

What can you expect?

As the Plant Operator (soil washing), you will report to our office in Fairbanks, Alaska, but may mobilize to projects in a variety of locations, including the Lower 48 or remote and austere environments. You will utilize your knowledge of aggregate washing equipment and/or water treatment systems to conduct daily plant operations and perform routine and specialized maintenance and repair in support of soil washing environmental remediation projects, including for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Your personal initiative, critical thinking skills, safety awareness, and a high level of mechanical aptitude are essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance. You must be able to set priorities, take ownership of project tasks, work efficiently as part of a team, and provide a consistent level of high quality in a fast paced and high-pressure environment.

How will you do it?

• Operate, maintain, and repair a variety of industrial equipment, including feeders, conveyors, rotary and/or vibratory screening plants, jig plants, coarse and fine material washers, clarifiers, hydrocyclones, filter presses, and other equipment commonly used in the aggregate mining industry.
• Coordinate machine operations with other site personnel, including heavy equipment operators, other Plant Operators, and environmental scientists and engineers.
• Learn and follow all applicable safety regulations, monitoring operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Take actions to avoid potential hazards and obstructions, such as other equipment, other workers, and falling objects.
• Communicate with clients.
• Study plans, diagrams, manuals, and Standard Operating Procedures to establish work requirements.
• Provide assistance to field management and supporting staff in the field.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge and proven experience in operation and maintenance of large-scale aggregate mining equipment.
• Knowledge of construction machines and tools including their uses, repair and maintenance, and practical applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to deal effectively with a variety of interpersonal relationships and situations. Specifically, the ability to communicate with others to train and develop, evaluate problems, and to explain equipment status in an understandable manner.
• Ability to properly wear, use, and maintain personal respirator equipment and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Basic knowledge of hazardous waste regulations.
• Possess good housekeeping skills with attention to detail on environmental hazards to reduce personal exposure and potential spreading of hazardous contaminants.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to learn and understand the Company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to evaluate, troubleshoot, and conduct field maintenance and repairs of mechanical systems.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to maintain skills as technology advances.
• Ability to do business ethically with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to act calmly under stress.
• Ability to display personal initiative and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to perform essential functions with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to provide consistent level of high-quality work in a high-pressure environment. Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to work in an Alaska Native Corporation multi-business environment.

Who is Brice Engineering looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; completion of related vocational training preferred.
• Documented experience in the operation and/or repair of aggregate mining equipment.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Brice Environmental Services Corporation’s Driving Policy.
• Must pass employment drug and background check.
• Must be able to pass a security screening for access to U.S. Department of Defense installations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 30-hour certification preferred.
• 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations certificate with current 8-hour refresher preferred.
• Experience with Site Health and Safety functions a plus.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. For a complete list of the demands, please email the Human Resource Department at [email protected].

Occasionally: Sitting, Crawling, Climbing, Reaching Overhead, Crouching, Kneeling, Pushing or Pulling, Talking, Grasping, Lifting 10 to 75 Ibs, Lifting 10 to 75 Ibs, Carrying 10 to 75 Ibs, Carrying 10 to 75 Ibs, Fine Manipulation, Driving, Communication Using Effective Written Communication, Making Decisions, Inside Hot/Heat, Inside Cold, Outside Hot Temperature, Hazards Biological, Hazards Chemical, Hazards Electrical, Unprotected Spaces high Places/high Heights, Unprotected Constricted Spaces (Underground), Dry, Grease, Oil, Mud, Hot Temperature Burners, Hot Temperature Flame Torches, Working Alone

Frequently: Standing, Walking, Bending Over, Balancing, Repetitive Use of Legs/Arms, Lifting 10 to 75 lbs, Carrying 10 to 75 lbs, Eye/Hand Coordination (Foot), Thinking Analytically, Communication Using Effective Variable Communication, Remember Details, Adjusting to Changes, Examining/Observing Details, Outside Cold Temperatures, Outside Humid, Hazards Sharp Objects/Tool, Hazards Heavy Machinery, Dirty, Fumes, Gases, Odors, Dust, Moving Mechanical Parts, Noise, Vibration, Wet/Slippery Floors/Surfaces, Working w/Others

Continuously: Close Vision, Distance Vision, Color Vision, Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception, Ability to Adjust Focus, Handling Stress & Emotions Concentrating on Tasks, Discriminating Colors.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Engineering LLC:

• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums. *Eligible if expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days
• Dental and Vision Insurance. *Eligible first of month after completing 60 days of employment with an average hours of 30 or more/week
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution once you have worked 6 months or worked 1000 hours of service whichever occurs first.

• Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at

[email protected]

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at and select Brice Engineering LLC under the company tab.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Engineering LLC? Simply reach out to

[email protected]

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started!

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to

[email protected]

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.


REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.


The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.


This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

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