Plant/Process Operator

Danos•Malaga, NM

12d

About The Position

The Plant/Process Operator works with the Control Room Technician (CRT) and other Operations Technicians to clarify job objectives and safety, health, environmental, Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS), and security requirements. The operator supports the CRT and Operations Supervisor by overseeing area activities and helping ensure work is integrated and performed safely and efficiently. In a crew environment, the role contributes to safe, efficient operation of plant units and sulfur recovery operations and conducts equipment surveillance. The position also supports contractor work, emergency response, facility start-up and commissioning, planned maintenance preparation, work permitting and isolations, coordination among work groups, and plant housekeeping. The operator maintains daily and shift-change records, may perform minor equipment maintenance, and may undertake physical tasks such as moving chemical drums and climbing ladders, silos, or tanks. Process changes may be made to keep end-product quality within accepted standards.

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, with the ability to cultivate it in others.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Good interpersonal and motivational 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

Coordinate with the CRT and other Operations Technicians on work objectives and safety, health, environmental, OIMS, and security requirements.
Support the CRT and Operations Supervisor in overseeing area activities and ensuring they are integrated and conducted safely and efficiently.
Help safely and efficiently operate plant units and sulfur recovery operations, and perform equipment surveillance.
Work cooperatively with contractor personnel to prepare and maintain a safe work environment.
Participate in Operations Emergency Response activities for the assigned area.
Support and coordinate with the Systems Completion team during facility start-up and commissioning.
Review planned-maintenance work packages in the allocated area, confirm isolation requirements, and ensure equipment preparation is planned to provide a safe work environment.
Endorse Work Permits as the Area Operator and, when required, as the Isolating Authority.
Encourage teamwork between Maintenance and Operations and support work prioritization to maximize effectiveness and complement other work groups.
Keep the CRT informed and consulted about operations and major issues.
Maintain 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 as needed, including 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.