Lead Console Operator

LAMP; Liberty (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LAMP in Liberty, Texas, is seeking an experienced Process Operations Specialist to run the plant from the control room. This is among the most technically demanding hourly roles, where console competence is built during commissioning.

You will operate the DCS within the approved envelope, execute batch sequences and monitor critical parameters. A twelve-hour rotating shift is required, and you will mentor field operators toward console qualification.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of process operations experience.
• At least two years of experience on a DCS console.
• Willingness to work a twelve-hour rotating shift.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the process from the DCS within the approved operating envelope and respond to alarms.
• Execute batch sequences, phase transitions, and grade changes.
• Monitor and trend critical process parameters and take corrective action.
• Coordinate field operators and prepare equipment for maintenance.
• Execute startup, shutdown and emergency shutdown procedures.
• Support commissioning, loop checks, and dry runs.
• Mentor field operators toward console qualification.

Skills

Process operations

DCS console

Troubleshooting under pressure

Batch operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Process technology associate degree

Tools

DCS platform

Job description

Position Purpose

Runs the plant from the control room. The most technically demanding hourly role in the plant, where hiring early pays back most since console competence is built by watching systems come alive during commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the process from the DCS within the approved operating envelope and respond to alarms and deviations.
• Execute batch sequences, phase transitions and grade changes, and verify batch record completion.
• Monitor and trend critical process parameters and take early corrective action.
• Coordinate field operators, direct isolation and prepare equipment for maintenance.
• Execute controlled startup, shutdown and emergency shutdown procedures.
• Support commissioning, loop checks, functional testing and dry runs.
• Mentor field operators and support their progression to console qualification.

Required Qualifications

• Five or more years of process operations with at least two years on a DCS console.
• Demonstrated ability to hold a process steady and troubleshoot under pressure.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Process technology associate degree strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work a twelve hour rotating shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fermentation or batch chemical operations experience.
• Prior greenfield startup participation.
• Experience on the site's selected DCS platform.