Operator Trainee

Hunt Services Company•Tuscaloosa, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Operator Trainee position at Hunt Refining Company. The trainee will learn and become proficient in various operational, safety, and communication procedures within the refinery. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to perform basic maintenance, troubleshoot operations problems, and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and supervisors. A valid driver's license and TWIC card are required, along with basic Microsoft Office skills and proficiency in company-specific software.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Capable of performing basic maintenance tasks.
Must have the initiative to work toward refinery goals.
Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot operations problems.
Has a 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)
Demonstrates basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Proficiently utilizes and navigates software required to complete the daily, routine business of HRC

Responsibilities

Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Participate in Emergency Drill Parties.
Learn and apply Hunt Refining Company’s safety policies (e.g., LOTO).
Identify locations of safety equipment (fire monitors, extinguishers, showers, etc.).
Understand hazards associated with process streams, chemicals, and operating equipment.
Access Safety Data Sheet Information.
Respond to callouts and emergency situations.
Maintain cleanliness and hazard-free conditions of the unit and equipment.
Become proficient with power failure and field-related emergency procedures.
Provide concise and accurate shift turnover summaries.
Communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and electronically.
Communicate clearly over the radio.
Check email periodically.
Read and follow all applicable guidelines, procedures, and training.
Review unit operations from previous shifts via logs and electronic communication.
Communicate process variations affecting other areas.
Record daily activities and adjustments in the electronic log.
Stay up-to-date with 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 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 for unclear or conflicting guidelines and procedures.
Work diligently to meet guideline targets and refinery goals.
Ensure unit and equipment operate within specified limits.
Perform any task requested by supervision.
Write work orders and notify the Unit Leader.
Learn safe heater lighting steps and BMS panel operation and trips.
Provide feedback to the Console Operator during heater lighting.
Positively address operating or personnel issues.
Learn to isolate and prepare field equipment for maintenance.
Perform needed maintenance on shift.
Obtain samples for the lab.
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 clean as necessary.
Adjust boiler continuous blow down and perform daily manual blow down.
Maintain chemical injection rates.
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.
Monitor fin-fans for freeze protection.
Control water or hydrocarbon accumulation levels by periodic draining.
Switch pumps, purge or switch compressors online without interruption.
Start/stop or reset electric motors.
Put control valves on bypass.
Perform heater activities including snuffing steam, purging, lighting pilots/burners, adjusting air registers/dampers, using O2 analyzer, and inspecting heater boxes.
Check DCS indications against local instruments.
Take inventory of Nitrogen (N2) bottles and report needs.
Bypass water softener system when necessary.
Line up city water and well water.
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.
Troubleshoot all treated water fixed equipment.
Check operating equipment (pumps, compressors, fans) for abnormal conditions (noise, temperature, pressure, vibration, leaks, lubrication, etc.) and report to Unit Leader.