Operator Trainee

Hunt•Tuscaloosa, AL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves learning and performing various operational duties within a refinery setting. The Operator Trainee will be responsible for safety procedures, effective communication, understanding and following operational procedures, and performing hands-on tasks related to equipment operation and maintenance. The position requires continuous learning and development to become proficient in all aspects of refinery operations and safety protocols.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Capable of performing basic maintenance tasks.
Initiative to work toward refinery goals.
Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot operations problems.
Good working relationship with Unit Leaders, Console and Field Operators, Operations Specialists, Shift Superintendents, Area Superintendents, and Engineers.
Valid Driver’s License
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Proficiently utilizes and navigates software required to complete daily business.

Responsibilities

Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Participate in Emergency Drill Parties.
Learn and apply Hunt Refining Company’s safety policies, including LOTO.
Identify locations of safety equipment and emergency response resources.
Understand hazards associated with process streams, chemicals, and operating equipment.
Learn how to access Safety Data Sheet Information.
Respond to callouts and emergency situations.
Maintain cleanliness and hazard-free conditions of units and equipment.
Become proficient with power failure and field-related emergency procedures.
Provide concise and accurate verbal summaries of shift activities to relief personnel.
Communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and electronically.
Communicate clearly over the radio.
Check email periodically throughout the shift.
Read and follow all applicable guidelines, procedures, and MOCs.
Review unit operations from previous shifts by reading logs and electronic communication.
Communicate process variations affecting other areas.
Record daily activities and adjustments in the electronic log.
Stay up-to-date with online EHS, procedure refresher, and security training.
Locate all written policies, procedures, and Company documents on the Company Intranet.
Continually improve process and safety knowledge.
Learn equipment descriptions and their locations.
Support and participate in OJT and training in the Unit Processing area.
Learn unit trips, set points, and permissives to restart after safety system activation.
Assist Console Operator and Unit Leader in troubleshooting.
Minimize hydrocarbon and excess water to the water treatment plant.
Seek clarification when guidelines and procedures are unclear or conflicting.
Work towards meeting guideline targets and refinery goals.
Ensure unit and equipment are operated within specified limits.
Perform tasks requested by supervision.
Write work orders and notify the Unit Leader.
Learn safe heater lighting steps and BMS panel operation.
Address operating or personnel issues positively.
Learn to isolate and prepare field equipment for maintenance.
Perform needed maintenance on shift as necessary.
Obtain samples for the lab as necessary.
Routinely sample process gases for H2S.
Make routine field adjustments to maintain process conditions (flows, levels, pressures, temperatures).
Take inventory of lube oil and chemicals and order as needed.
Blow down level glasses or float chambers to check levels.
Check cooling tower screens and have them cleaned as necessary.
Adjust boiler blowdown lines and perform manual blowdowns.
Maintain chemical injection rates into process streams.
Monitor lab reports and set/maintain chemical addition or treatment for boiler feed water and cooling tower water.
Check steam traps, steam tracing, and water for proper winterization.
Check color on product streams as necessary.
Monitor fin-fans for freeze protection in cold weather.
Control water or hydrocarbon accumulation levels by periodic draining.
Switch pumps, purge or switch compressors online without interruption of the process.
Start/stop or reset electric motors as necessary.
Put control valves on bypass as necessary.
Perform heater activities including purging, lighting pilots, adjusting air registers and dampers, and inspecting heater boxes.
Check DCS indications against local instruments to verify readings.
Take inventory of Nitrogen (N2) bottles and report needs.
Bypass water softener system when necessary.
Line up city water and well water as necessary.
Light and adjust steam to the flare and check K/O drums.
Line up charge tanks and product rundown to various product tanks and line up slop lines.
Establish alternate cooling in the glycol circulation system for compressor cooling, as necessary.
Troubleshoot all treated water fixed equipment.
Check operating equipment for abnormal conditions (Pumps, Compressors, Fans) and report to Unit Leader.