Pilot Plant Operator B

Ergon • Vicksburg, MS

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Ergon Refining in Vicksburg currently has an opening for a Pilot Plant Operator B. This is a process driven and mechanical position as part of process support whose primary function is to research and develop crude assays and refinery process conditions, catalyst, charge stocks, and products. We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon Refining, Inc. is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations in Flowood and Vicksburg, MS; we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Intermediate knowledge of refining processes, process operation, mechanical, and computer skills needed
• Able to maintain good working relationship with other refinery personnel
• Must have successfully completed and passed a Functional Job Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working habits and a "Safety First" attitude.
• Must cover night shifts as needed for 24hr production
• Operate and maintain the PDU, SDA, and crude fractionation equipment.
• Organize and ensure retain of PDU, SDA, and crude fractionation samples.
• Maintain PDU, SDA, and crude fractionation data files generated from test runs.
• Run catalyst trials, test runs, and fractionation efforts as assigned.
• Perform turnaround work to clean equipment and load/unload catalyst as needed
• Perform maintenance on pumps, tubing, and instrumentation when required
• Troubleshooting equipment issues during run cycles.
• Assist in PDU, SDA, and crude fractionation upgrades or modification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health
• Life
• Dental
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Profit Sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees