Chemical Operator

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for daily operations in the assigned unit, including troubleshooting and resolving operations issues. Participation on the Fire Brigade/ Emergency Response Team is required. Operator Technicians are expected to know/learn the mechanical workings of pumps, piping systems, and operating requirements for distillation columns.

Job Duties and Roles:

• Responsible for daily operations in the assigned unit, including troubleshooting and resolving operations issues.
• Proactively executes the daily operating plan in a safe manner, in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conducts operating rounds on equipment.
• Adjusts temperatures, pressures, and flows as required.
• Shutdown and startup of equipment as required to meet production goals and assignments. Trained in unit startup and shutdown and Emergency Procedures.
• Lines up and makes product transfers.
• Lubricates equipment.
• Works rotating shift.
• Documents shift turnover for his/her job position.
• Troubleshoots to solve or avoid problems.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Required to be PIC (Person in charge) of the facility

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria as a minimum requirement for the position:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years operator, maintenance craft or environmental tech experience in a petrochemical manufacturing facility.
• An Associate Degree in Process Technology or Process Technology Certification
• Military Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years minimum experience in plant operations
• Must work 9 hour rotating shifts
• Must be able to work overtime
• Troubleshooting
• Demonstrated application of safe work practices
• Communication skills adequate to effectively participate as a member of the team, conduct thorough shift relief, and exchange information, instruction and ideas within the work group and with cross-functional groups
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply knowledge of work processes, policies and procedures to ensure safe, reliable, optimized operation
• Basic computer skills needed to perform job tasks
• Experience reading, understanding and writing work orders
• Demonstrates potential
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Performs assignments satisfactorily
• Good team worker
• Good attendance
• No Disciplinary problems
• Ability to learn
• Conscientiousness about work
• Initiative to take on additional responsibilities
• Thoughtful responses to emergencies
• Resourcefulness
• Flexibility
• Good interpersonal skills

Physical Demand:

• The ability to perform the following activities for 3-4 hours at a time: stand and walk, climb stairs and ladders, lift at least 50 pounds and open/close valves up to 16 inches.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and are expected to complete Emergency Response Team Training.