Operator Technician Trainee - HNO

TPC Group•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

Operator Technicians are responsible for the daily operations of their assigned operating area on a rotating shift schedule. They troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, monitor process equipment, and perform preventive maintenance. They are expected to learn and understand the mechanical workings of pumps, piping systems, distillation systems, and other equipment in their assigned area.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED plus 3 or more years of operator, maintenance craft, or environmental technician experience in a petrochemical manufacturing facility; an Associate Degree in Process Technology or Process Technology Certification; a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; or military experience.
Be authorized to work continually in the United States for any employer without company sponsorship.
Be able to stand and walk, climb stairs and ladders, lift at least 50 pounds, and open or close valves up to 16 inches for periods of 3–4 hours at a time.
Be able and willing to wear safety equipment, including PPE and respirators.

Nice To Haves

Good written and oral communication skills.
Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrated application of safe work practices.
Initiative to take on additional responsibilities.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently or as a team member.
Application of root-cause analysis.
Demonstrated ability to understand and apply work processes, policies, and procedures to ensure safe, reliable, optimized operations.
Basic computer skills needed to perform job tasks.

Responsibilities

Execute safety processes properly.
Operate assets in compliance with regulations for 24/7 operations.
Conduct equipment rounds, line up systems, make chemical transfers, and troubleshoot operational issues.
Execute core work processes, including daily readings, truck loading and unloading, shift handovers, check-sheet and log-sheet completion, and continuous monitoring of assigned units to meet throughput and product-quality targets.
Understand how processes in the assigned area operate and integrate with upstream and downstream processes and common plant systems.
Ensure personnel safety under work permits through proper review, job walkdown, and issuance.
Lead responses to abnormal situations.
Support root-cause investigations as required.
Maintain situational awareness through proactive monitoring of the assigned area.
Initiate actions to stabilize, slow down, or shut down processes when needed to avoid exceeding critical limits.
Recognize emergency symptoms and respond appropriately, prioritizing safety and contacting the appropriate support.
Review, edit, and write operating procedures.
Seek continuous improvement in process operations.
Participate in training for startups, shutdowns, and emergency procedures.
Train less experienced personnel.
Perform minor and routine maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.