Process Operator Trainee

Hunt International Energy Svc; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt International Energy Svc in Atmore, AL is seeking a Process Operator trainee to support refinery operations. You will train with the Process Operator on inspections, parameter control, issue reporting, and daily production and inventory reports.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork with Lab and Load Operators, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Strong communication, reliability, and PC skills are important; a high school diploma and one year in a refinery environment are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical or trade schooling preferred.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a refinery environment or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices, hazard awareness, and hazard mitigation.
• Ability to work with Process Operators, Load Rack Operators, Lab Operators, supervisors, engineers and HSE.
• Open-minded and willing to accept change.
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to lead group discussions.
• Proficient with personal computers and office software
• Self-motivated with desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Support management objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections to ensure operational conditions align with DCS reflected conditions.
• Maintain process operating parameters within specified safe and allowable ranges.
• Recognize, troubleshoot, and correct and/or report process issues.
• Complete daily production and inventory (material and energy balance) reports.
• Provide supervision and support to Lab and Load Operators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

PC skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade school preferred

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Trains with the Process Operator on the following duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct field inspections to ensure that operational conditions align with DCS reflected conditions
• Maintain process operating parameters within specified safe and allowable ranges
• Recognize, troubleshoot, and correct and/or report process issues.
• Complete daily production and inventory (material and energy balance) reports
• Provide supervision and support to Lab and Load Operators

Education And Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical or trade school education preferred
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a refinery environment or related industry
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices, hazard awareness, and hazard mitigation.
• Ability to have a good working relationship with Process Operators, Load Rack Operators, Lab Operators, supervisors, engineers and HSE.
• Open-minded and willing to accept change.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to lead group discussions.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and office software applications
• Self-motivated with desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Support management objectives.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license.

Language Skills

• Ability to speak and read English fluently.
• Ability to effectively communicate with operators, engineers, supervisors, managers, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position are listed in the following tables:

Amount of Time Under 1/3 to Over None 1/3 2/3 2/3 Stand X Walk X Sit X Use hands to finger, handle, or feel X Reach with hands and arms X Climb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X Talk or hear X Taste or smell X

Amount of Time Lifting: Under 1/3 to Over None 1/3 2/3 2/3 Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X More than 100 pounds X

Work Environment

The environmental conditions for this position are listed in the following table:

Amount of Time Under 1/3 to Over None 1/3 2/3 2/3 Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X Work near moving mechanical parts X Work in high, precarious places X Flammable or caustic chemicals X Outdoor weather conditions X Extreme hot/cold (weather related) X Extreme cold (non-weather) X Extreme heat (non-weather) X Risk of electrical shock X Work with explosives X Risk of radiation X Vibration X

• Noise – This position requires work in loud, high noise areas.
• This position requires the individual to be certified to use respiratory protection which includes: fresh air work requiring a full-face mask and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weighing up to 35 lbs. Conditions during use could be routine maintenance or operations activities, emergency rescue or immediate danger of life and health. Use of such a device requires sufficient pulmonary and respiratory health and may preclude full beards or other obstructions preventing an adequate facial fit.