Plant/Process Operator

Danos, LLC•Malaga, NM

13d

About The Position

The Plant/Process Operator works in a crew environment to support the safe and efficient operation of plant units and sulfur recovery operations, including equipment surveillance. The role coordinates with the Control Room Technician (CRT), other Operations Technicians, contractors, and other work groups to understand and address work objectives and safety, health, environmental, Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS), and security concerns. The operator supports oversight and coordination of area activities, helps prepare equipment and work areas for maintenance, participates in emergency response, and supports facility start-up and commissioning.

Requirements

Industry experience in operations or a similar field.
Strong knowledge of production operations and processes.
Knowledge of P&IDs, PFDs, and UFDs.
Ability to read shutdown logic diagrams.
High standard of Safety, Health, and Environment aptitude, and ability to cultivate the same in others.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Good interpersonal and motivation skills.
Ability to interact in a multicultural environment.
Advanced understanding and operation of Emergency Preparedness Procedures.
Good knowledge of safety management tools and processes, including Permit to Work (PTW), Step back 5x5, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Risk Assessment.
Understanding of Controls Integrity Management System (CIMS), safety management tools, Production Operations Best Practices (POBP), and Planning & Budgeting (P&B) processes.
Must meet all conditional job offer requirements.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with contractor personnel to prepare and maintain a safe work environment.
Participate in Operations Emergency Response activities relating to the area.
Support and coordinate with the Systems Completion team in facility start-up and commissioning.
Review work packages for planned maintenance in the allocated area, confirm isolation requirements are applied, and ensure equipment preparation provides a safe work environment.
Endorse Work Permits as the Area Operator (AO) and, when required, as the Isolating Authority (IA).
Encourage teamwork between Maintenance and Operations groups.
Support work prioritization to maximize effectiveness and complement other work groups' efforts.
Keep the CRT informed and consulted about operations and major issues.
Maintain good communication between areas so issues can be addressed and actions completed.
Maintain good housekeeping in the allocated area and uphold a high standard of plant housekeeping.
Maintain a daily log and shift changeover notes.
Safely perform physical tasks, such as moving chemical drums and climbing ladders, silos, or tanks.
Perform minor equipment maintenance when needed.
Make process changes to keep end-product quality within accepted standards.
Support safe and efficient operation of plant units and sulfur recovery operations, and perform equipment surveillance.