What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operations Specialist position at Valero Energy?
Overview
Process Operator to join our team.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Process Operator to join our team.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and control plant operations.
- Review the operation of the plant constantly to monitor production and quality, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Participate in projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.
- Document and monitor process variables, sample data and routine tasks as required for position, to ensure plant operations are maintained within operating parameters.
- Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Control program, interpret results, and take appropriate action when required.
- Communicate with all departments within the facility to ensure safe and efficient execution of daily plant activities.
- Monitor and troubleshoot process issues and equipment.
- Perform scheduled Operations Work Requests as requested by Supervisor or Plant Management.
- Prepare equipment to ensure it is safe for maintenance/contractors to perform scheduled work.
- Utilize company safe work practices to ensure all work is performed safely.
- Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs (LOTO-lock out tag out, Safe Work Permit, FSMA-Food Safety Modernization Act).
- Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
- Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned to maintain a safe, reliable, and consistent operation.
