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How does one go about getting a plant operator job?
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:20 am
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:20 am
Study IT? Know someone? Asking for a friend
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Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:21 am to WaydownSouth
1.) Find plant operator job posting
2.) Apply
2.) Apply
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:22 am to WaydownSouth
Go to Ptech school. Work for a contractor in the plant for a while. Get hired by the plant.
#1 would be to learn what a plant operator job is. Half of the OT seems pretty ignorant on the subject.
#1 would be to learn what a plant operator job is. Half of the OT seems pretty ignorant on the subject.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:23 am to WaydownSouth
Know plant managers.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:24 am to notiger1997
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#1 would be to learn what a plant operator job is. Half of the OT seems pretty ignorant on the subject.
They make sure things don't go boom
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:25 am to notiger1997
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#1 would be to learn what a plant operator job is. Half of the OT seems pretty ignorant on the subject
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:27 am to WaydownSouth
Knowing someone certainly helps to get your resume looked at and get an interview. But it is a tough interview and they can spot through the bullshite right away.
It helps to have practical experience. I wouldn't necessarily say P-Tech school is useless, but you will learn so much more out there doing it than studying about it. You can look at different types of valves, compressors, pumps, and study how to measure flow, temp, and pressure all day. But until you know what you're looking at and why, it's just cramming material to pass a test. Once you're out in the field, it all makes sense and you will wish that you would have saved the tens of thousands of dollars you spent on a two year program.
It helps to have practical experience. I wouldn't necessarily say P-Tech school is useless, but you will learn so much more out there doing it than studying about it. You can look at different types of valves, compressors, pumps, and study how to measure flow, temp, and pressure all day. But until you know what you're looking at and why, it's just cramming material to pass a test. Once you're out in the field, it all makes sense and you will wish that you would have saved the tens of thousands of dollars you spent on a two year program.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:28 am to WaydownSouth
Take a tech night class on operating a plant. Then apply and rake in the cash, buy an unneeded F350 and enjoy life.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:29 am to WPBTiger
Years ago it used to be who you knew. Now a P Tech certificate is the coveted ticket. Learning how to impress on an interview wouldn’t hurt.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:40 am to WaydownSouth
Pull up to Plant
Walk in
Apply
Walk in
Apply
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:53 am to WaydownSouth
Walk in and frick the supervisor in the arse. That shows them you mean business and won’t take no for an answer.
This post was edited on 9/16/19 at 9:54 am
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:53 am to WaydownSouth
Having a pulse is pretty much the only requirement.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:53 am to Popths
quote:Tricks from an insider. This is what they're looking for.
Learning how to impress on an interview wouldn’t hurt.
1. You're a team player, and not a selfish son of a bitch. If you're sitting down and a co-worker is doing something, be out there with him (even if it's not your area or you don't think he needs help). If you are training, especially be out there. If he's doing something high risk and says he doesn't need your help, tough shite. You're gonna be out there anyway.
2. Follow procedure. Follow PPE requirements. Never relax on either. You do and will, but nobody needs to know about that, especially in an interview. As far as they know, procedure and rules are the gospel, unless approved to do otherwise by leadership.
3. If you don't know anything, ask. Do not pretend to know. If your first sources blows you off like it's a stupid question and/or you should know, go to a 2nd source. DO NOT just pretend to know and go do it without seeking help. In some cases, that could cost you your life and could create an environmental nightmare and cost you your job with potential jail time.
4. Follow the format for every question of what happened, what you did to resolve or attempt to resolve, and what the end result was. Some are sticklers about this and even if you knock it out the park on giving a real life example to answer the question, they will consider it a shitty answer because you didn't follow up with the format.
5. You do not take risks. You do not lie. You do not bend the rules. You do not cover up for others. You confront somebody when they aren't following the rules even if you're brand new and he/she has been there for 40 years. You are a rat. You are a company man. Even if you detest all of those things, that's what they want to hear from you. As far as they're concerned, you're all of those things. Chances are you will be none of those (hopefully), but again, they don't need to know about it.
6. The plant comes first. If you are doing more than one thing, the process always carries precedence over all other things. You have to prioritize at times, and that's that.
7. Safety first. Safety for you, safety for those around you, and safety for the environment.
I promise anybody, if you follow those, you will knock it out the park.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 9:59 am to WaydownSouth
If you find a way out of healthcare please save me too
Posted on 9/16/19 at 10:01 am to hollowpoint
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Having a pulse is pretty much the only requirement.
That's cute.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 10:40 am to WaydownSouth
If you don't wanna go to school for Ptech, try getting on with PSC. It is an entry level job. Mostly loading products into vessels. It gets your foot in the door and gets you great experience. Plants love to hire PSC guys.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 10:41 am to WaydownSouth
You have to have clean pee, so it's pretty much impossible.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 10:45 am to Space Cadet
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You have to have clean pee, so it's pretty much impossible.
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Space Cadet
Checks out
Posted on 9/16/19 at 10:47 am to WaydownSouth
Sire a hard throwing lefthander. You'll have your pick of operator jobs.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 10:48 am to Space Cadet
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You have to have clean pee, so it's pretty much impossible.
It's amazing how many people can't pass a drug test or keep from having a criminal record. Dumbasses could be making good money, but they can't help themselves.
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