Operating Technician

AmSty•St James, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position, located in St. James, Louisiana, operates assigned equipment and areas of the plant in a safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible manner. This position works on one of four operating shifts and receives work direction from the assigned Shift Supervisor. The position is required to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, work overtime as needed and provide standby callout coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Below experience also considered:
2-year associate’s degree in Process Technology
Miliary rank of E4 or higher and discharged from the military within the last 2 years with Military Occupational Specialty in: Instrumentation, Electrical, Process Operations, Mechanical, or related disciplines
3 years' experience in operations or maintenance at an industrial manufacturing facility
Must be willing and able to work outside, year-round under various weather conditions.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Requires balancing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching and rapid work pace, etc.
Must be willing and able to wear an air-purifying respirator and SCBA.
Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
Must be willing and able to work at heights above 25 feet by climbing stairs and vertical ladders.
Must be willing and able to work in tight, enclosed, or confined spaces.
Must successfully complete required skills assessment: Console Operator Basic Requirement Assessment (COBRA).
Strong leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Effective written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills (develops positive working relationships with co-workers at all levels and within all organizations at the facility)
Commitment to personal safety.
Must be able to complete the requirements of the formal operator training program.
Must have valid TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) or be able to secure one within 30 days.
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future without requiring sponsorship
To attend to emergencies, successful candidate’s primary residence must be within a defined 55-mile radius of the St. James plant or must be willing to relocate to defined 55-mile radius without relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

Follows all plant safety guidelines and policies, including fire-retardant clothing and other personal protective equipment, during the execution of job duties.
Complies with all environmental, health, safety, quality, and government regulations.
Follows procedures for safe startup, shutdown, and operation of chemical plant equipment.
Operates valves, pumps, filters, boilers, heat exchangers, distillation columns, treaters, reactors, and other chemical plant equipment.
Monitors performance and health of equipment and processes using field rounds, listening to equipment operation, recording instrument readings, and catching process samples.
Communicates effectively with other operators, Shift Supervisors, and the Shift Activity Coordinator.
Participate in shift relief meetings relaying key process and equipment information.
Performs process and equipment troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues.
Performs preventative maintenance and makes minor repairs as required.
Writes work notifications to ensure timely equipment repairs.
Documents observations and troubleshooting efforts in written logbook entries.
Prepares equipment and issues detailed Safe Work Permits.
Participates as an active member of the fire brigade.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.