Plant Operator

TETRA Technologies, Inc.•Port Fourchon, LA

About The Position

The Plant Operator performs day-to-day operation and maintenance of a Clear Brine Fluid blending facility, ensuring activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Blend Plant Best Safety Practices. The role aims to minimize waste and damage to chemical additives, clear brine fluids, and fixed capital assets. It follows a seven-days-on, seven-days-off rotation. During the seven-day 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 following crew-change day, remains on call, and follows TETRA policies and procedures. The operator follows instructions from the Blend Plant Manager, maintains clean and orderly work and residential areas, performs quality-control activities on fluids shipped and received, prepares and verifies materials for shipment, and performs and documents inspections and maintenance.

Requirements

High school degree or GED, technical degree, and/or equivalent field experience preferred.
1–7+ years of experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to diagnose electronic and mechanical control problems.
High school degree or GED, technical degree, and/or equivalent field experience.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain the Clear Brine Fluid blending facility safely in accordance with 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.
Keep the Blend Plant work and residential areas clean and orderly.
Perform plant quality-control activities on all fluids shipped and received.
Ensure palletized material is ready for delivery and shipment.
Verify proper labels are attached to pallets and containers and that materials are properly labeled.
Ensure material containers are in good condition for shipment.
Provide transporters with SDS sheets for all materials shipped.
Perform and document day-to-day and periodic inspections and maintenance.
Remain on call and follow TETRA policies and procedures during the on-work rotation.