Flare Operator

Southwest-Shipyard-Lp; Channelview (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Plan

Friendly Work Environment

Paid Time Off

Career Path Opportunities

Job summary

Southwest Shipyard, LP is seeking a technical professional for Channelview, TX. The role focuses on monitoring indicating devices, starting, operating, or shutting down equipment, with work near high-temperature, high-pressure systems and energized machinery.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, electrical repairs, and reading technical manuals. This on-site position requires flexibility for rotating day and night shifts, including weekends, at the Channelview location.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English and able to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to multitask, learn quickly, and meet deadlines as needed.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Self-starter who can operate without direct supervision with a strong sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform preventive maintenance, electrical repairs, millwright work, and MSHA safety functions.
• Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork.
• Ensure lock-out and tag-out procedures are performed safely and in compliance with APS guidelines.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.

Skills

English proficiency

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Professional communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Direct Full Time Technical Channelview, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1326

SUMMARY OF COMPANY

Southwest Shipyard, LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and flaring services, Barge and Boat repair, Surface preparation and painting, water treatment and new construction services to the commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our dedicated and experienced workforce that focuses on Quality, Safety and Environmental Excellence. Our motto is “Faster, Safer, Better”.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for monitoring indicating devices that reflect system operation, and manipulates controls necessary to start, operate, or shut equipment. Employees normally work near high-temperature, high-pressure, and energized equipment.

WORK SCHEDULE

Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.

Rotating Shift - Day shift - 6am to 6pm, Night shift 6pm to 6am. Including weekends

Channelview Location. (18310 Market St, Channelview TX, 77530)

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life).
• 401(k)/Retirement Savings.
• Friendly Work Environment.
• Paid-Time off/Holidays.
• Career Path Opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and perform preventive maintenance, electrical repairs, millwright work, and MSHA safety functions.
• Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork.
• Ensure that lock-out and tag-out procedures are performed safely and in compliance with APS guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be proficient in English and be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to multitask, learn quickly, and meet deadlines as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Self-starter who can operate without direct supervision, with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner.
• Be detail-oriented, have steady hands, and the ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to understand Company Quality Manual and procedures described and required.
• Ability to manage time and tasks effectively and efficiently.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency and/or a demonstrated technical aptitude to learn;Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.
• Demonstration of basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units to measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals); ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent preferred.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

In addition, Employees in this position must also be capable of:

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Climbing stairs, and/or vertical ladders of varying heights.
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
• Lifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying.
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.
• Visually inspecting equipment and verifying information, often in small print.
• Applying sideways/upward/downward pressure to tighten and loosen hardware.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees. Employment at Southwest Shipyard, LP is on an “at-will” basis. There is no contract of employment between Southwest Shipyard, L.P., and anyone or all its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee. No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will. Only the Owner or President has the authority to modify the at-will relationship, and then only in writing specifically addressed to the employee on this issue and signed by Southwest Shipyard, L.P. Executive.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Southwest Shipyard, LP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Southwest Shipyard, LP participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Southwest Shipyard, LP is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Southwest Shipyard, LP, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Southwest Shipyard, LP in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of Southwest Shipyard, LP. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Southwest Shipyard, LP.