Safely monitor, maintain, and operate all process equipment to efficiently meet the requirements stated in the Daily Operating Instructions, Key Operating Parameters, and Standard Operating Procedures
Maintain unit Safety and housekeeping standards
Evaluate process variables, sample results, and equipment diagnostic information to identify and initiate changes and/or corrections to maintain safety, efficiency and optimum control of the unit and equipment
Monitor unit operation and take appropriate action to ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and Company standards as they pertain to Environmental, Health and Safety
Start-up/Shutdown of plant equipment
Adjust controls to operate equipment in the recommended or prescribed operating ranges
De-pressure equipment, lines and vessels as need for maintenance and daily operations
Read, monitor and record various operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, hours of operations, fuel consumed, water levels, etc.
Ensure regulatory compliance and record keeping requirements are met and continually monitored
Visually inspect equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication
Follow procedures at all times according to all Standard Operating Procedures and plant procedures
Implement and carryout LO/TO procedures to accommodate operations daily needs
Adhere to all OSHA and plant mandated HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) policies
Safety Awareness: Ability to recognize and identify potential hazards. Evaluates changes in work environment with respect to impact on safety of self and others. Understands potential threats created by deviation from safety procedures and improper use of tools and equipment. Uses personal protection equipment. Uses tools and equipment in compliance with manuals and training. Calls attention to potential and actual hazardous conditions as they arise. Demonstrates knowledge of lockout/tag out procedures. Stops work if there are unsafe working conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong process improvement & safety mentality
Ability to multitask and handle multiple simultaneous assignments
Self-motivated
Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills
Demonstrated troubleshooting/Root Cause Analysis skills
Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift (including evenings, weekends and holidays) and/or respond to callouts as necessary
The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company
Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions
Intermediate computer skills such as: opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets and using CMMS system for plant PM's is required
Minimum 3 years' experience operating Siemens DCS Control System or compatible control system
Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., work in adverse weather conditions
A minimum of a high school diploma and 6 years operations experience as a process field operator or 3 years' experience in similar role
The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required
