Chemical Operator

Summary:  

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. Our culture is that of inclusion and an unwavering belief that both our past and future success are due to the diversity of our employees and their competitive spirit.

Founded in 1981, TETRA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TTI) is a geographically diversified industrial and oil and gas products and services company, focused on completion fluids, calcium chloride, water management solutions, frac flowback and production well testing services.

TETRA is evolving its business model by expanding into the low carbon energy markets with its chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure.  Low carbon energy initiatives include commercialization of TETRA PureFlow^®, an ultra-pure zinc bromide clear brine fluid for stationary batteries and energy storage; advancing an innovative carbon capture utilization and storage technology with CarbonFree to capture CO₂ and mineralize emissions to make commercial, carbon-negative chemicals; and development of TETRA’s lithium and bromine mineral acreage to meet the growing demand for oil and gas products and energy storage.

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

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 work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing 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 works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and hazardous or corrosive chemicals.  The employee routinely works in outside weather conditions.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but some isolated areas have high noise levels.