Process Operator Trainee

Hunt Consolidated; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Consolidated is seeking a field technician to monitor refinery operations and ensure safety and efficiency. The role includes conducting inspections, maintaining process parameters, and reporting issues to support continuous production and adherence to standards.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year in a refinery or related setting, and strong communication and computer skills.

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.

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

Skills

Fluent English

Good communication skills

PC proficiency

Leadership

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade school preferred

1 year refinery or related industry experience

Job description

Essential 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

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.