Process Operator

ineos; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Oligomers is seeking a Process Operator at the Chocolate Bayou facility in Alvin, TX. You will be responsible for safe and reliable operation of the LAO/PAO production units, working with Shift Supervisors and the Operations team to maintain product quality and environmental standards.

This role requires hands-on operation of complex plant systems, routine sampling, data logging, and participation in safety programs.

Qualifications

• Must understand process safety and operate with discipline.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make quick, sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate DCS systems, HMIs, reactors, and associated equipment to ensure safe and efficient LAO/PAO production.
• Collect samples and document process readings; maintain logs and perform start-ups/shutdowns per procedures.
• Lead safety inspections and comply with INEOS Safe Work Practices during daily operations.

Job description

Company:

INEOS Oligomers

Job Title:

Process Operator

Grade:

Hourly

Location:

Chocolate Bayou, Alvin, TX - USA

Organizational context and job purpose:

Organizational Context:

With LAO manufacturing facilities in Canada and Belgium, INEOS Oligomers is one of the large merchant suppliers of Linear Alpha Olefins (LAO).

LAO is used in a variety of industries, with main markets being comonomers for polyethylene, feedstock for production of lubricants, surfactants, lubricant additives, and paper sizing chemicals, and base stock for drilling fluids. PAO is a synthetic lubricant.

As part of its growth strategy, INEOS Oligomers invested $500 million in a new world scale LAO & PAO production facility located on INEOS Olefins & Polymers site in Chocolate Bayou, Alvin, Texas.

Purpose of the job:

This role will report to the Shift Supervisor.

It is expected that Process Operator will be responsible for safe and reliable operations of the PAO & LAO facility working with Shift Supervisors, Operations Engineers, the MOC Coordinator, and the Operations team.

The Process Operators will be responsible running the day-to-day operations for the LAO and/or PAO oligomers facility at Chocolate Bayou.

As a Responsible Care company, we encourage our employees to embrace the principles of Responsible Care® by actively practicing them, promoting awareness of Responsible Care® and encouraging others to commit to these principles. Responsible Care® is the chemistry industry's commitment to sustainability - the betterment of society, the environment, and the economy. Its ethic and principles compel us to innovate for safer and more environmentally friendly products and processes, and to work cooperatively to identify and eliminate harm throughout the entire life cycle of their products.

Embraces and promotes the INEOS 20 Safety Principles.

Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

• Team and individual goals associated with all aspects of the safe and optimal operation and control of plant equipment.
• required to troubleshoot control and equipment problems and make sound decisions based on operating guidelines and principles, while working in accordance with INEOS Safe Work Practices.
• expected to apply demonstrated technology, understand process chemistry and make use of innovative leading-edge technology. The Process Operator is expected to always maintain all products to the specified quality parameters.
• will be responsible for execution of the daily business instructions that are provided by the Shift Supervisor with guidance from Operations Engineers and MOC coordinator.
• participates in team activities related to planning, establishing team goals, setting priorities, budgeting, establishing key performance indicators and measurement indicators.

• Ensure daily business instruction issued by Shift Supervisor as completed.
• As part of daily duties make good operator rounds.
• Ensure all products meet the specified quality parameters.
• Ensure that all effluent streams meet the specified quality parameters.
• Monitor unit operations and troubleshoot process problems.
• Make sound decisions based on operating guidelines and principles
• Lead safety inspections in area of responsibility, and execute safe work practices
• Identification and rectification of unsafe work practice
• Knowledge of Safe Work Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and Special Permits
• Complete unit HSE and Process Safety Checks
• Work with Maintenance and Engineering for the execution of various maintenance tasks
• Work well with others under any situation.
• Must participate in the training of new operators
• Must qualify and be sufficient in all process areas.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Operates the following types of processes and equipment: DCS systems, HMIs, reactors, cooling tower, pressure flash drums, rotating and reciprocating compressors, pumps, propylene refrigeration system, reactor wash system, distillation towers (including vacuum towers), tank farm, rail car and truck loading, flare system, process wastewater, storm sewer system, and furnace dowtherm system, BFW.
• Collects samples at various stages in the process and correlates sample analysis with observations of equipment performance and instrument readings.
• Maintains logs on readings, production rates, and equipment conditions.
• Performs start-ups, shutdowns, and adjusts controls both manually and electronically to regulate flows, temperatures, levels, PM, and pressures of process streams at the desired condition.
• Initiates and participates in troubleshooting activities to resolve current problems and to prevent re-occurrences.
• Prepares equipment and process for maintenance.
• Assists in the development and modification of operating procedures.
• Supports and contributes to the implementation of the HSE management system.
• Performs some DCS functions.
• May have the option of participating in the site emergency resp