Plant Operator

onetetra; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking reliable operators for its Clear Brine Fluid blending facility. This role involves day-to-day operations in a safety-focused environment, with a rotating shift schedule that requires residing on-site during work periods. Candidates should possess a high school degree and relevant experience, as well as a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 1 - 7+ years’ experience in related field.
• Ability to diagnose electronic and mechanical control problems preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the blending facility while ensuring safety protocols.
• Perform quality control activities on fluids shipped and received.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in work and residential areas.

Skills

Quality Control

Electrical Diagnosis

Mechanical Diagnosis

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Degree or GED

Technical degree or equivalent field experience

Job description

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.

Founded in 1981, TETRA (NYSE: TTI ) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.

Perform the day-to-day tasks required to operate and maintain a Clear Brine Fluid blending facility safely. Ensure that all facility activities are conducted in the safest possible manner. Conduct all tasks within the Blend Plant Best Safety Practices and in such a way as to minimize waste and damage of TETRA’s chemical additives, clear brine fluids, and fixed capital assets.

This position is a seven (7) days on work and seven (7) days off work rotation. The seven (7) days on work schedule requires the employee to reside in the assigned Blend Plant from 8:00 am on the crew change day until 8:00 AM on the following crew change day. During the on work rotation employees are on call and are expected to follow TETRA’s policies and procedures at all times.

• Follow all instructions regarding Blend Plant activities given to you by the Blend Plant Manager
• Take an active role in keeping the Blend Plant work and residential areas clean and orderly
• Perform in plant Quality Control activities on all fluids shipped and received
• Ensure that all pallet material prepared for delivery is ready for shipment.
• Proper labels are attached to pallets and containers
• Material is properly labeled
• Material containers are in good condition for shipment
• SDS sheets are provided to transporters for all materials shipped.
• Ensure all day-to-day and periodic inspections and maintenance are performed and documented.

Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High School Degree or General Education Degree (GED), Technical degree and/or equivalent field experience preferred
• EXPERIENCE: 1 - 7+ years’ experience, ability to diagnose electronic and mechanical control problems preferred
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Driver's License
• TRAVEL:10%
• OTHER:
  • Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime (if applicable)
  • Able and willing to work in inclement weather, climb structures, perform work at heights, and in enclosed spaces
  • Able and willing to work both independently in remote locations and in a team environment

Physical Duties :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle and control equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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