BMC Process Technician

INEOS•La Porte, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Operations team at the Battleground Manufacturing Complex. The Process Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the facilities. This opening requires qualification on three jobs within the unit they are assigned. The Process Technician operates equipment in production systems, monitors equipment, and obtains routine samples of products. The Process Technician also carries out cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair work in the processing units.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Two (2) years’ of directly related experience as an Operator in a chemical plant, refinery, or gas processing facility preferred, OR Two (2) years' recent Industry Experience (Petrochemical Operations, Warehouse, Maintenance, Pipeline, Offshore, Oil/Gas, etc.), OR Successful completion of 2-year Associate’s Degree in Process Technology, Operations, OR Completion of four (4) years of military experience.
Positions are on shift work, working 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights with some overtime required.
Experience using Personal Protective Equipment preferred
Experience following safety procedures, including OSHA standards preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a Honeywell Experion Distributed Control System or equivalent is a plus.
Computer Skills: E-mail, SAP, Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Daily monitoring of plant conditions.
Monitoring of process indicators/gauges such as temperatures, pressures, levels, and inventories.
Make observations in unit for any leaks or equipment failures that may create a hazard or cause inefficiency.
Perform inspections and maintenance of rotating equipment such as pumps and compressors.
Generate electronic work requests for required maintenance repairs.
Required to maintain a constant awareness of personal safety and the safety of other personnel.
Optimizing/troubleshooting equipment problems and process upsets.
Working with peers, technical, and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency and product quality.
Making appropriate adjustments to meet safety, quality and environmental requirements.
Prepare equipment safely for maintenance work and assist maintenance personnel in plant repairs including removing and installing valves, pumps, control units, etc.
Safe isolation and preparation of equipment for maintenance repair.
Installing and removing piping systems, cut-off valves, etc., as required, using proper tools.
Perform loading and unloading operations.
Observe chemical process; monitor gauges, signals, and recorders; and receive notification by intercommunications to make specified operating adjustments on such equipment as pumps, compressors, reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, etc.
Apply statistical process control to optimize product quality.
Ensure all PMs are complete.
Perform Job Tasks as outlined in SOPs. This includes knowledge & compliance of procedures and rules.
Perform quality-related jobs such as investigating, documenting, and providing corrective action for customer complaints.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs.
Ability to operate process using plant DCS and troubleshoot using PI data historian.
Responsible for maintaining housekeeping in area of responsibility.
Assists in performing safety reviews, safety audits, incident investigations, and safety suggestions.
Actively participate in safety meetings, training, and the behavioral safety process (SEAHAWK).
The position is accountable for understanding and putting into practice the INEOS 20 Principles.
Assists in Emergency Response situations.