Process Operator (Refinery)

SUMMARY: The Process Operator is responsible for operations of equipment in their assigned area of the facility. Provides support to other Operators and Lab Staff to ensure operational standards are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned at management's discretion.

• Operates various process controls and machinery; make adjustments as required to maintain the process operations within required performance limits.
• Ensures that all equipment is functioning properly; make adjustments where necessary to ensure the product is meeting established standards.
• Follow SOPs to ensure consistency, safety, and quality standards are being met to achieve corporate and plant goals and objectives.
• Solves and troubleshoots operating problems and notifies supervisor of any problems. Ensures that operating parameters are maintained within required limits.
• Monitors equipment and machines and coordinates minor repairs and preventative maintenance when required.
• Receives results from the Quality Assurance Lab and Field Operators to make necessary corrective adjustments to plant operating parameters.
• Follows all safety and health requirements in the plant.
• Provide feedback on any areas of deficiency. Reports all safety and environmental concerns.

REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty/function. The requirements listed below represent the work environment, knowledge, skills, and ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed below.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 10 years Refinery experience preferred.
• Ability to learn process operating parameters and control system operation to maintain safety and environmental protection standards while maximizing plant production yields.
• Ability to follow detailed operating procedures to maintain operating parameters within established limits and respond to off normal conditions in a controlled and systematic manner.
• Ability to assess and utilize detailed and sometimes complex data to develop a response and corrective actions to off-normal operating conditions.
• Ability to maintain focus/respond to alarms/off normal conditions through a computer-based digital control system.
• Ability to interface with computer-based control systems; ability to apply analytical and troubleshooting skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to move from place to place to all production areas. Must be able to climb ladders or platforms. Must be able to wear all safety and production-related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment varies from an office, Plant production, and outside climate conditions, based on the situation. Noise level varies upon which area of production the employee is working in. May be required to work at remote locations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Occasionally, overtime or changes in schedule will be required as special circumstances arise. (Or include a specific work schedule.)

WHY JOIN SEABOARD ENERGY?

• Traditional benefits include competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, retirement savings plans for full-time and active employees, flexible spending accounts, life/AD&D insurance, family life insurance, and employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits: career training and advancement, discounted pork products, employee referral bonuses, wellness programs, annual family events, and discount programs.

ABOUT SEABOARD ENERGY:

As a Seaboard Corporation company, we work collaboratively with the other Seaboard companies to promote sustainable energy projects, including but not limited to, the production of biodiesel, and renewable diesel.