Refinery Operator

Twin Rivers Technologies; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Rivers Technologies, Inc. in Quincy, MA is seeking a Refinery Operator to monitor and control refinery systems (Hydrolyzer, Fractionator, Stills, Evaporation Trains) to produce quality fatty acids per customer specs.

You will start up processes, adjust valves, and observe displays on a computerized control system. The role involves entering lab data, performing safety inspections, supporting maintenance and engineering teams, and working a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Operates computerized control systems and manual valves.
• Reads gauges and monitors displays to keep product within specs.
• Performs routine safety inspections and reports hazards.

Responsibilities

• Start up the process by turning valves and adjusting controls to meet specifications.
• Record lab results and observations in Quality Window/SAP as required.
• Conduct equipment shutoffs during emergencies and participate in maintenance activities.
• Assist in training other employees and support Safety, Compliance and KPI goals.

Skills

Refinery control systems

Data entry SAP

Safety inspections

Lab sample testing

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Refinery Operator

Quincy, MA, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $26.00 Hourly

A Refinery Technician mans a computerized control system on one or more of the refinery systems (Hydrolyzer, Fractionator, O/S, Stills, Evaporation Trains, Glycerin Refinery and other ancillary systems) to safely produce quality fatty acids per customer specifications.

• Start up the process turning valves, moving handles, working overhead, observing display screens and making other various moves to bring product into proper specification.
• Use computerized control systems and manual valves to control process and production.
• Enter laboratory test results and document observations on Quality Window.
• Perform an emergency equipment shutdown and know when it is necessary.
• Perform regular routine safety inspections that are assigned mitigating hazards or reporting identified hazards to management.
• Perform cleanup of assigned area using shovels, mix T’s and other tools.
• Enter production data and end of shift information (usage and production) into SAP.
• Perform visual/physical on site machinery and/or equipment inspection twice a shift.
• Report and notify any defects system/machineries to maintenance department /shift leader as soon as possible. Enter work orders into the electronic maintenance tracking system.
• Draw product samples and conduct laboratory tests for various chemical properties such as Iodine Value, Color, pH and others. Run test on Gas Chromatographs.
• Conduct shift turnover with the relief operator in the control room.
• Participate in maintenance activities during shutdown and repairs, joining the Maintenance team to perform inspection, installation and repairs as needed.
• Support and participate in Maintenance and Engineering teams problems.
• Perform Lockout Tag Out and Isolation of systems as required.
• Support and assist in the training and education of other employees as requested.
• Support the Company principles of Safety, Compliance, Quality, Cost and KPI’s.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

A Refinery Technician mans a computerized control system on one or more of the refinery systems (Hydrolyzer, Fractionator, O/S, Stills, Evaporation Trains, Glycerin Refinery and other ancillary systems) to safely produce quality fatty acids per customer specifications.

• Start up the process turning valves, moving handles, working overhead, observing display screens and making other various moves to bring product into proper specification.
• Use computerized control systems and manual valves to control process and production.
• Enter laboratory test results and document observations on Quality Window.
• Perform an emergency equipment shutdown and know when it is necessary.
• Perform regular routine safety inspections that are assigned mitigating hazards or reporting identified hazards to management.
• Perform cleanup of assigned area using shovels, mix T’s and other tools.
• Enter production data and end of shift information (usage and production) into SAP.
• Perform visual/physical on site machinery and/or equipment inspection twice a shift.
• Report and notify any defects system/machineries to maintenance department /shift leader as soon as possible. Enter work orders into the electronic maintenance tracking system.
• Draw product samples and conduct laboratory tests for various chemical properties such as Iodine Value, Color, pH and others. Run test on Gas Chromatographs.
• Conduct shift turnover with the relief operator in the control room.
• Participate in maintenance activities during shutdown and repairs, joining the Maintenance team to perform inspection, installation and repairs as needed.
• Support and participate in Maintenance and Engineering teams problems.
• Perform Lockout Tag Out and Isolation of systems as required.
• Support and assist in the training and education of other employees as requested.
• Support the Company principles of Safety, Compliance, Quality, Cost and KPI’s.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.

2 week rotating schedule of 12 hour shifts example: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 5:00 - 5:00 (48 hours). Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday (36 hours). Candidates may be assigned to work day shift or night shift.