Technician III, Operations

Operations Technicians are responsible for the essential duties listed below, which are appropriate for their level, experience, training, and job. Work can be done inside or outside.

• Monitors recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators; listens for warning signals; verifies conformity of process conditions; ensures proper production conditions.
• Regulates or shuts down equipment during emergencies as directed by supervisors; operates plant during startup and shutdown
• Operates chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment
• Controls and/or operates chemical processes or systems of machines; uses panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment
• Moves control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields
• Inspects operating units such as towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers; ensures that all function; maintains maximum efficiency of operation
• Draws product or material samples; conducts quality control tests; monitors processing; analyzes test results; ensures meeting standards; tests the chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products as necessary
• Patrols work areas to ensure solutions in tanks or troughs don’t overflow, monitors fluid levels
• Records operating data such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings; records operational or production data
• Turns valves to regulate product or byproduct flow; adjusts equipment controls to regulate the flow of production materials or products
• Interprets chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or monitors; reviews laboratory test reports for required process adjustments
• Confers with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality; works to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions
• Starts and stops pumps and other equipment as required by process; regulates flow rates
• Operates pumping systems or similar equipment; gauges tank levels; adjusts or re-directs flow as required
• Monitors equipment, production, flow rates, fluid levels, throughput, temperatures, etc.; ensures quality, efficiency, and safety of plant
• Documents equipment readings, information, or other data in appropriate logs
• Notifies maintenance or other appropriate personnel to correct equipment malfunctions or to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies
• Calculates requirements or yields according to formulas; estimates material requirements for production as appropriate
• Performs Safe operations, essential maintenance, and troubleshooting of the facility’s equipment and instruments
• Conducts continuous inspections of all key process points; identifies abnormal operations
• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EHSS principles and values; champions safety always; participates in and/or leads safety teams or projects as appropriate
• Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position

Refinery experience preferred

• Excellent observation skills
• Ability to read and interpret instruments, gauges, and other monitoring equipment
• Knowledge of general weights and measures
• Read charts, meters, and other output devices to manage machinery precisely.
• Strong attention to small details and precision in all operations
• Good analytical, critical thinking, and evaluation abilities
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on assignments
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to use database systems and other programs and applications used by this position and at the Company
• Fluent in English language including reading, writing, and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to communicate to all levels in organization