Senior Process Operator

Natgasoline LLC.; Beaumont (TX); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A chemical production company in Beaumont, Texas is seeking a Senior Process Operator II to operate and monitor plant equipment, ensuring safety and quality control. Candidates should have at least seven years of experience in process operations and a high school diploma. The role requires troubleshooting skills, knowledge of Distributed Control Systems, and adherence to safety procedures. This is a full-time position with a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required; minimum seven years of process operations experience in a chemical or refining plant required.
• In-depth knowledge of SOPs, plant equipment, and process controls needed.
• A two year associate degree in Process Operations is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Safely operate pumps, compressors, and other plant equipment.
• Monitor performance of plant equipment and process conditions.
• Respond to process alarms and participate in emergency response.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of SOPs

Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to write operating procedures

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

7+ years of process operations experience

2-year associate degree in Process Operations

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Senior Process Operator II role at Natgasoline LLC. Under the direction of the Operations Shift Supervisor, the Senior Process Operator II will perform in-depth operating functions in the areas of DCS, field operations, process and quality control, start-up/shutdown, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate pumps, compressors, fired heaters, boilers, reactors, distillation columns, and other plant equipment within safe operating ranges.


• Participate in the Company Emergency Response Team (ERT).


• Make changes to the operating process as necessary to maintain product quality. Adjust control instruments, valves, or switches to regulate the pressure, temperature, or flow rate of the product; to direct the flow of product to other units, or to maintain specified levels in tanks and towers. Operate control room instrumentation systems and coordinate activities with outside operators.


• Monitor the performance of plant equipment and process conditions. Read flow meters, temperature and pressure gauges. Take routine readings on process variables.


• Have working knowledge of the DCS, control loops, and Emergency shutdown (ESD)/Safety Interlock System (SIS) trip logic.


• Promptly respond to process alarms/constraints.


• Perform general maintenance, repair, and cleanup of plant equipment for safe and efficient operation.


• Draw samples of products from the process for laboratory testing. Perform lab testing on some products.


• Perform the functions of an Emergency Response Crew member or provide general support.


• Generate Work Orders (WOs), prepare logs, and submit them to SPS.


• Capable of understanding and following plant policies and procedures.


• Able to troubleshoot problems to determine resolution within safe operating limits.


• Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.


• Act in the place of the Operation Shift Supervisor as a Step-Up Supervisor as required.

Qualifications

• Education, Experience, and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required; Minimum seven (7) years of process operations experience in a chemical or refining plant required; A two (2) year associate degree in Process Operations is preferred.


• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In-depth knowledge of SOPs, plant equipment, and process controls; Comprehensive knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS); Ability to write operating procedures; Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Physical: Ability to lift 20 lbs. occasionally; sit for prolonged periods; work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of scaffolds, stairs, and ladders, at varied heights; able to wear PPE (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection).


• Environmental: Work is performed in an industrial setting with exposure to heavy machinery, equipment, and confined spaces; indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions; typically loud and may require PPE.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Work schedule: Rotating 12-hour Day/Night shift from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., including weekends, holidays, and overtime (required). May work longer hours to meet deadlines or to support facility emergencies.


• Travel: Less than 10% of the time.

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to reflect the current job, Natgasoline reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. In compliance with ADA regulations, the employee must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation; further accommodation shall not be made if it constitutes an undue hardship on the organization.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Production


• Industries: Oil and Gas