Process Operator-Chemical Plant

Arcanum Infrastructure, LLC•Baytown, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The experienced Process Operator will report to the Production Superintendent, and efficiently operate rotating and fixed equipment onsite, maintain accurate production records, and monitor all processes used to perform operations at a 24/7 chemical manufacturing plant safely. As an Operator, you will optimize production and ensure day-to-day operations remain compliant with all environmental, health, safety regulations. Local candidates only.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Associate’s degree in process technology or successful track record of process operator work experience onsite in a chemical manufacturing plant.
Five or more years of process operator experience working onsite in a industrial chemical manufacturing or related work environment or industry.
Must have thorough knowledge of common concepts and procedures used in chemical manufacturing operations.
Good verbal and written communication skills required, with an ability to apply knowledge and skills to effectively carry out instructions furnished in written and diagram form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work a twelve-hour schedule with rotating shifts that may include overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends to meet the needs of a 24/7 manufacturing business.

Responsibilities

Monitor chemical plant process equipment, ensure strict compliance with safety policies while performing work, and consistently take appropriate action to mitigate potential hazards.
Adjust process controls, take routine readings, perform preventative and minor maintenance onsite, and effectively troubleshoot operational problems to enhance reliability of the asset.
Monitor and adjust settings on the equipment affecting the speed of chemical reactions, product quality, and the yield to ensure production is consistently within acceptable limits.
Record data and operating conditions, document instrument readings, and rates of flow to identify upward and downward trends.
Work outside the unit including both grounds and utilities, inside the asset, and in the control room to monitor the Honeywell distributed control system (DCS) board.
Make periodic rounds throughout the shift to walk the asset and identify deviations in operations, adjust process instruments and equipment to ensure proper flows, temperature, pressures, and levels.
Participate in projects onsite that improve efficiency, mitigate risk, and reduce operating costs.
Collaborate with colleagues, contractors, and vendors to facilitate daily activities.
Ensure daily plant operations are within environmental requirements, comply with all health and safety policies and procedures, including process safety management (PSM).
De-energize equipment safely to enable maintenance technicians to perform required preventative maintenance, installations and repair work.
Provide assistance and support to both engineering and maintenance as required to optimize production and ensure smooth 24/7 operations onsite at the plant.
Participate in all site specific safety training and meetings, perform work safely and respond to emergency situations as required.
Comply with company operation policies and procedures to ensure all work areas remain clean and free of hazards.
Diligently adhere to and fulfill all Responsible Care® requirements, demonstrate a steadfast commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical practices in all aspects of your position within the organization.