Refinery Technician

Australia-Employment; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

401k Match up to 4%

On-site 24/7 Fitness Center

Tools and Uniforms Provided

Annual Boot Allowance

Annual Merit Increases and Bonuses

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Refinery Technician in Quincy, MA to operate a computerized control system across multiple refinery units and ensure product quality per specifications.

The role involves monitoring in the control room, occasional floor rounds, and hands-on equipment checks. Training starts on days with potential night placement after orientation.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of industrial manufacturing experience applicable to refinery or processing environments.
• No license or formal education required for the role.
• Comfortable monitoring control room systems for extended periods.
• Willing to work on the plant floor and perform hand tool tasks.
• Ability to stay steady under upsets and communicate issues clearly.
• Experience with SAP or Quality Window is a plus.
• Able to rotate a two-week 12-hour shift schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Start up processes by operating valves and monitoring displays to bring product into spec.
• Control processes using computerized systems and manual valves.
• Record lab results and shift data in SAP or Quality Window.
• Perform emergency shutoffs when needed and report hazards.
• Complete safety inspections and note hazards for management.
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery and equipment.
• Log defects and generate work orders for maintenance.
• Collect samples and run tests (Iodine Value, Color, pH, GC).
• Turn over shift to the relief operator in the control room.
• Participate in maintenance during shutdowns and repairs.

Skills

Industrial manufacturing experience

Control room monitoring

Problem diagnosis

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

No license or formal education required

Tools

SAP

Quality Window

Job description

Refinery Technician

$23 - $24 per hour | Quincy, MA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our client is a leading chemical manufacturer located just south of Boston, MA. They have been supplying high-quality, sustainable fatty acids and glycerin to the North American market. With over 80 different products and advanced manufacturing processes such as hydrolysis, distillation, and hydrogenation, our client is committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customers with the highest standards of quality and service.

Why join us?

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401k Match up to 4%
• On-site 24/7 Fitness Center
• Tools and Uniforms Provided
• Annual Boot Allowance
• Annual Merit Increases and Bonuses

Job Details

Job Details

The Refinery Technician operates a computerized control system on one or more refinery systems, including the Hydrolyzer, Fractionator, O/S, Stills, Evaporation Trains and Glycerin Refinery, to safely produce quality fatty acids to customer specification. Most of the shift is spent in the control room monitoring levels and screens, with periodic rounds on the floor for visual and physical equipment checks, valve adjustments and light hands on work. When equipment goes down, the Technician identifies the issue and communicates it to maintenance and the shift leader.

This position reports to a Refinery Operations Supervisor. The schedule is a two week rotating pattern of 12 hour shifts, for example Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday from 5:00 to 5:00 for 48 hours, and Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday for 36 hours. New hires train on days, and there is a strong likelihood of placement on nights following training.

Responsibilities

• Start up the process by turning valves, moving handles, working overhead and observing display screens to bring product into specification
• Use computerized control systems and manual valves to control process and production
• Enter laboratory results and observations in Quality Window, and production and end of shift data in SAP
• Perform emergency equipment shutdowns and recognize when one is necessary
• Complete assigned safety inspections, mitigating or reporting hazards to management
• Perform visual and physical inspections of machinery and equipment twice per shift
• Report defects to maintenance and the shift leader promptly and enter work orders into the electronic maintenance tracking system
• Draw product samples and run tests for Iodine Value, Color, pH and others, including Gas Chromatograph testing
• Conduct shift turnover with the relief operator in the control room
• Participate in maintenance activities during shutdowns and repairs, including inspection, installation and repairs
• Perform Lockout Tagout and isolation of systems as required
• Perform cleanup of the assigned area using shovels, mix T's and other tools
• Assist in training other employees and support company principles of Safety, Compliance, Quality, Cost and KPIs
• Perform other duties as requested or required

Qualifications

• Two or more years of industrial manufacturing experience, such as refinery, chemical processing, piping or pumping systems, dairy processing or brewing
• No license or formal education required
• Comfortable monitoring systems in a control room for extended periods while staying alert to changes
• Willing to work on the plant floor, including overhead work, valve operation and basic hand tool use
• Steady, level headed approach to equipment issues and process upsets
• Experience with SAP or Quality Window is a plus
• Able to work a rotating two week schedule of 12 hour shifts, including nights and weekends

Equal Opportunity & Background Checks

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.