Plant Operator

TETRA Technologies Careers • Port Fourchon, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator performs day-to-day tasks to safely operate and maintain a Clear Brine Fluid blending facility. The role is responsible for conducting facility activities in the safest possible manner and following Blend Plant Best Safety Practices while minimizing waste and damage to TETRA’s chemical additives, clear brine fluids, and fixed capital assets.

The position follows a seven-days-on, seven-days-off rotation. During the work rotation, the employee resides at the assigned Blend Plant from 8:00 a.m. on crew change day until 8:00 a.m. on the next crew change day, remains on call, and follows TETRA policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED, technical degree, and/or equivalent field experience preferred.
• 1–7+ years of experience; ability to diagnose electronic and mechanical control problems preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening.
• Able and willing to work in inclement weather, climb structures, and perform work at heights and in enclosed spaces.
• Able and willing to work independently in remote locations and in a team environment.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving 25–50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree and/or equivalent field experience.
• Ability to diagnose electronic and mechanical control problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day tasks required to safely operate and maintain a Clear Brine Fluid blending facility.
• Conduct facility activities safely and follow Blend Plant Best Safety Practices.
• Minimize waste and damage to chemical additives, clear brine fluids, and fixed capital assets.
• Follow instructions from the Blend Plant Manager regarding Blend Plant activities.
• Help keep the Blend Plant work and residential areas clean and orderly.
• Perform plant quality control activities on fluids shipped and received.
• Prepare palletized materials for delivery, ensuring proper labels are attached to pallets and containers, containers are in good condition for shipment, and SDS sheets are provided to transporters for all materials shipped.
• Perform and document day-to-day and periodic inspections and maintenance.
• Remain on call during the on-work rotation and follow TETRA policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED