Chemical Operator

Summary:  

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.

Founded in 1981, TETRA (NYSE: TTI) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.

Visit the Company's website at www.onetetra.com for more information or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Essential Duties:

Under general supervision, operates in all areas of the plant.  Receives direction from the Lead Operator on routine operations.  Receives close direction on non-routine operations. 

• Determines tank levels using level indicators, gauge glasses, measuring tapes, etc
• Loads and unloads trucks ensuring correct connections to storage tanks and proper weight of loaded vehicles
• Loads and unloads rail cars
• Performs basic analytical tests, including pH, density, and alkalinity
• Adjusts gas flow to control evaporator temperatures and samples evaporators
• Operates forklift and loader
• Charges solid raw materials from bags, supersacks, drums, or bulk storage
• Loads drums and/or tote containers to correct weight
• Maintains plant housekeeping
• Must maintain knowledge of safety policies and procedures impacting work performed and observe safe work practices at all time
• Responsible for personal safety through compliance with plant safety policies and procedures 
• Recognizes and addresses unsafe actions or conditions to ensure the personal safety of fellow employees and to protect plant facilities
• Must be fully competent in the use of all tools and instruments required to perform job duties
• Must have basic process chemistry knowledge, including properties of acids, bases, and solvents 
• Must have understanding of which raw materials are used for particular process steps
• Must understand the sequence in which tanks are used and the contents of the tanks during processing
• Other duties, as assigned 

Requirements: 

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• EXPERIENCE: 1 years related plant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Valid & Current Driver’s License, Vocational training preferred
• OTHER:
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office 2007 or greater proficiency
  • Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime (if applicable)
  • Able and willing to work in inclement weather, climb structures, perform work at heights, and in enclosed spaces
  • Able and willing to work both independently in remote locations and in a team environment

Physical Duties:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, see, talk, and hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle and control equipment.  The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance. 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

Work Environment: 

The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.

TETRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.