Operator Trainee

Hunt•Tuscaloosa, AL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves learning and performing various operational duties within a refinery setting. The Operator Trainee will be responsible for ensuring safety protocols are followed, communicating effectively, undergoing continuous training, and performing operational tasks to maintain process efficiency and meet refinery goals. This position requires a proactive approach to learning, problem-solving, and maintaining equipment.

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.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Proficiently utilize and navigate software required for daily business.
Valid Driver’s License
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

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 such as fire monitors, extinguishers, emergency showers, and SCBA.
Understand hazards associated with process streams, chemicals, and operating equipment.
Access Safety Data Sheet Information.
Respond to callouts and emergency situations.
Maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment.
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 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 EHS, procedural, and security training.
Locate all written policies and procedures on the Company Intranet.
Continually improve process and safety knowledge.
Learn equipment descriptions and locations.
Support and participate in OJT and training.
Learn unit trips, set points, and permissives for restarting systems.
Assist Console Operator and Unit Leader in troubleshooting.
Minimize hydrocarbon and excess water to the water treatment plant.
Seek clarification for unclear or conflicting instructions.
Work towards meeting guideline targets and refinery goals.
Ensure unit and equipment operate 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.
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.
Take inventory of lube oil and chemicals and order as needed.
Blow down level glasses or float chambers to check levels.
Check and clean cooling tower screens.
Adjust boiler blowdown lines and perform manual blowdowns.
Maintain chemical injection rates.
Monitor lab reports and set/maintain chemical addition for boiler feed water and cooling tower water.
Check steam traps, steam tracing, and water for winterization.
Check product stream color.
Monitor fin-fans for freeze protection.
Control water or hydrocarbon accumulation levels by periodic draining.
Switch pumps, purge or switch compressors online.
Start/stop or reset electric motors.
Put control valves on bypass.
Perform heater activities including purging, lighting burners, adjusting air registers and dampers, 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 product tanks.
Establish alternate cooling in the glycol circulation system.
Troubleshoot all treated water fixed equipment.
Check operating equipment for abnormal conditions (pumps, compressors, fans) and report to Unit Leader.