Process Technician I

Seaboard Energy; Guymon (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaboard Energy seeks a Process Technician I to operate and monitor biodiesel production equipment, ensuring safe, efficient plant performance and adherence to environmental regulations.

You will follow run sheets, document operations, and assist with start-up and shutdowns while coordinating with teams to meet production targets.

The role requires basic English reading/writing, teamwork, and a safety-focused mindset to support continuous improvement in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years experience in a chemical or petrochemical environment preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and work orders in English furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form using basic Microsoft tools.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of the biodiesel production involved in the safe startup, operation, and shutdown of the plant.
• Follow product run sheets and troubleshoot any issues offering potential solutions and daily reports to management.
• Perform monitoring and prescribed checks of all operating equipment.
• Maintain proper records and logs of activities and operating conditions.
• Report any changes in machine measures and performance.
• Provide leadership in professionalism and ethics.
• Ensure all work areas are kept clean and free of clutter after each job or task.
• Recognize & communicate the need for work orders and follow up with maintenance regarding equipment that is being worked on.
• Work with other operators and supervision to cross-train in all operating areas.
• Understand and support HS&E goals and objectives, and on-going improvement plans and activities.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading & writing English

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

The Process Technician I is responsible for the safe and proper operation of all plant process equipment. They provide leadership for the plant in all aspects of plant operation. They are to produce budgeted amounts of product in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner in compliance with environmental laws.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all areas of the biodiesel production involved in the safe startup, operation, and shutdown of the plant.
• Follow product run sheets and troubleshoot any issues offering potential solutions and daily reports to management. Utilize SPC in performance reporting to management.
• Perform monitoring and prescribed checks of all operating equipment.
• Maintain proper records and logs of activities and operating conditions.
• Report any changes in machine measures and performance.
• Provide leadership in professionalism and ethics.
• Ensure all work areas are kept clean and free of clutter after each job or task.
• Recognize & communicate the need for work orders and follow up with maintenance regarding equipment that is being worked on.
• Work with other operators and supervision to cross-train in all operating areas.
• Understand and support HS&E goals and objectives, and on-going improvement plans and activities.
• Other duties may be assigned at management's discretion.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years experience in a chemical or petrochemical environment preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and work orders in English furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form using basic Microsoft tools. .
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to move from place to place to all areas of production. Must be able to climb ladders or platforms. Must be able to wear all safety and production related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment varies from an office, Plant production and outside climate conditions, based on the situation. Noise level varies upon which area of production employee is working in.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

This is a scheduled rotating shift working 7 days on/7 days off then 7 nights on/7 nights off. Shifts are 12 hours (6am to 6pm - day shift and 6pm to 6am night shift). Occasionally, overtime or changes in schedule will be required as special circumstances arise.

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