Chemical Plant Operations Technician

Indorama-Ventures-Xylene-; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA (IVXP) in Decatur, AL seeks an Operations Technician to operate and troubleshoot process equipment in a 12-hour rotating shift environment. The role emphasizes safety, maintenance, and reliability within a 24/7 operation.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, plus technical training or equivalent experience in chemical/refining settings. Strong communication and basic math/PC skills are required for daily operations and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree or 3 years industrial experience preferred in chemical/refining.
• Work Key Certification; Workplace Documents (4), Graphic Literacy (4), Applied Math (4) and Applied Technology (4).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Basic PC skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to interpret and use SDSs, P&IDs and PFDs.

Responsibilities

• Operates process equipment: starts up/shuts down, monitors and adjusts equipment.
• Performs maintenance and reliability activities.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area; attends required training and drills.
• Assists with process targets; complies with HSSE programs and procedures.
• Unloads raw materials, records inventory and supports outages/turnarounds.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical aptitude

Digital technology tools

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic PC skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two year technical degree or 3 years industrial experience

Work Key Certification

Workplace Documents (4)

Graphic Literacy (4)

Applied Math (4)

Applied Technology (4)

Job description

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Operations Technician

Full Time Decatur, AL, US 1 Attachments

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1276

Join Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA (IVXP) , a world-class leader in chemical production, as an experienced Chemical Operator. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a safe, challenging, and fast-paced environment where they can leverage strong troubleshooting skills, mechanical aptitude, and digital technology tools to drive operational excellence. Position works 12 hour rotating shifts with overtime to support 24/7 year round operations.

Education/Experience/Certifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Two year technical degree from an accredited institution or 3 years of industrial experience with preference in chemical/refining experience

• Work Key Certification; Workplace Documents (4), Graphic Literacy (4), Applied Math (4) and Applied Technology (4)

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Basic PC skills

• Basic math skills

• Ability to interpret and use SDSs, P&IDs and PFDs

1 . Operates Process Equipment.

a. Starts up and shuts down equipment

b. Monitors and makes adjustments to equipment

(Pumps, vessels, furnaces, steam stations, compressors, filters, centrifuges, exchangers, distillation towers, valves, etc.

c. Clears plugged process lines

d. Resets analyzers

e. Anticipates and responds to equipment failures

g. Performs area walkthroughs – operating rounds

h. Monitors and reports oil usage

i. Uses DCS Board readings and observation (sounds, inspections) to troubleshoot equipment

j. Capability to understand equipment, process flows and pressures to enable effective troubleshooting.

2. Performs maintenance and reliability activities.

a. Prepares equipment for maintenance work

b. Competent in Control of Work (COW) process (test equipment, permitting, (Lockout Tagout) LOTO, blind list for installation and removal

c. Performs minor maintenance

d. Replenish lubricants

e. Monitors unit for leaks or evidence of leaks and report in database

f. Dispose of process waste per environmental regulations

g. Participated in reliability projects

h. Support unit mini-outages and turnarounds when scheduled.

i. Performs daily equipment checks to determine maintenance needs, advises Foreman/Maintenance Coordinator

3. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

a. Maintains a clean and well organized work area (housekeeping)

b. Attends meetings as required

c. Attends training as required and drills on operating scenarios and emergencies

d. Complies with all HSSE programs (safety, environmental, PSM), policies and procedures

e. Performs special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned

a. Identifies and reports process and product nonconformance per ISO9001 procedures.

b. Monitor silos and assures correct product transfers

c. Identifies and monitors process controls affecting quality

d. Submits reports as scheduled (daily, EOM, etc.)

5. Monitors and adjusts plant processes

a. Responsible for full procedure compliance, including documentation and signoff of appropriate job tasks accurately and transparently as outlined in PSM060.

b. Traces process lines

c. Collects and analyzes process samples, adjusts additives accordingly, adjust process per lab results

d. DCS Board is responsible for continuously monitoring process using trends/DCS graphic

e. Alarm response - DCS Board is responsible for monitoring DCS Alarm Summary and works with Field Operator who is responsible for aiding Board Operator in verification of abnormal situations.

f. Aligns valves for normal, by-pass and shutdown operations

g. Responds to unit emergencies

h. Identifies and reports any emerging risks

i. Coordinates interplant material transfers

j. Assists Foreman and Engineers to meet process targets

k. Unloads raw materials, records and reports inventory

l. Troubleshoots process and equipment; identify root causes

m. Monitors and reports in plant data systems (i.e. leak database, PDR, Title V, Material Receiving, LOTO, SORA, Documentum, I-Process – rounds, etc.).

n. Assists engineers with designs, field walk-downs, installation inspections, etc.; suggests improvements

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company .

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