Process Operator

INEOS Phenol•Plaquemine, LA

42d

About The Position

INEOS Organization: INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 15 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 65 manufacturing facilities in 16 countries throughout the world. INEOS products make a significant contribution to saving life, improving health and enhancing standards of living for people around the world. Its businesses produce the raw materials that are essential in the manufacture of a wide variety of goods: from paints to plastics, textiles to technology, and medicines to mobile phones - chemicals manufactured by INEOS enhance almost every aspect of modern life. Business Context: The INEOS manufacturing complex consists of three world-class manufacturing plants; ethanolamines (EOA), polyglycol (PEG), and glycol ethers (GE). Collectively, all three plants produce over 500 million pounds per year with sales revenue in excess of $250 million per year. Two of these plants, the polyglycol and glycol ethers plant, are contract manufactured for The Dow Chemical Company. A staff of sixty INEOS employees and forty contractors operates the manufacturing plants continuously. With the exception of supplying raw materials, utilities and some technical support, all activities are handled by the staff at the Plaquemine plant. These activities include reaction, distillation/finishing, process control, packaging, loading, quality control/quality assurance, maintenance, safety, environmental, and supply chain activities. Purpose of the Job: To operate lab equipment and deliver results from analysis to the board operator based on company discipline principles. Operate field equipment, using the company discipline principles in three production units. Monitor equipment as a preventative maintenance measure and maintaining a safe and environmentally sound environment. Operate the process control boards in a safe and environmentally sound manner. Direct the team as needed with clear and timely communications. Maintain a continuous learning ambition to gain knowledge and skills to enable an operator to rotate in each job role based on the outlined time frame in the training matrix. Environment / Context: This individual will address all immediate activities associated with producing chemicals in three production plants. A successful candidate will begin on the job training and progress through four different levels that consist of lab operations, outside operations, batch board operations and continuous board operations. These activities will be performed in a safe and environmentally sound manner and according to company policies and procedures. The individual will work in a team environment and rotate through these job functions as their skill levels progress.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent
Good communications skills (verbal and written)
Good math skills
Mechanical aptitude
Safety Minded
Good computer skills
Able to work rotating shift work, including on weekends and holidays
Able to wear PPE, including respirator.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Process Technology preferred
Prior Chemical Plant operations experience preferred
Basic Chemistry knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain safety as the highest priority of the plant by adhering to and upholding all safety policies and standards
Lockout/Tagout equipment as needed for the area in which they are certified.
Issue permits for work on equipment, hot work and confined space entry in the area that they have been certified
Observe operating procedures and envelopes
Deviations must be reported and investigated
Always place the safe operation or shutdown of the asset ahead of production
Always take the asset to its safest state when in doubt
Work within the limit of competency and training
Properly handle product waste in all areas of responsibility based on established operating discipline
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as dictated throughout the block.
Maintain lab and plant process knowledge through continuous training courses offered by the company in order to maintain a high level of quality and process knowledge
Perform job tasks safely as outlined in the SOP
Practice good housekeeping in all areas of responsibilities
Provide support as needed to management and operations team to support needs of the plant
Comply with environmental and regulatory procedures to ensure that INEOS Oxide is regarded as a good neighbor
Analyse and offload raw materials as needed
Prepare equipment for maintenance work in a timely and safe manner
Participate in Asset Care initiatives.
Perform minor maintenance activities
Properly record analytical results in the LIMS program and deliver results to board operator after reviewing all data for quality and notifying the board operator of any known quality or equipment issues
Catch and analyze process and tank samples for quality for the purpose of process status and logistical needs in the EOA and GE Plant
Conduct routine lab rounds, based on the established discipline for lab operators
Conduct minor troubleshooting on lab equipment and notify proper lab personnel when lab issues or inaccuracy in data is suspected due to equipment malfunction
Conduct thorough outside rounds as per operating discipline principles reporting any equipment issues including leaks of any type and properly communicating any issues
Properly align valving for pumping tanks and process flows
Lockout/Tagout equipment as needed and issue safe work permits in the EOA and GE plants.
Begin training processes for the PEG Plant after completion of required level reviews on the timeline of the training matrix
Rotate in the Outside Operator position to complete tasks in a safe manner
Catch and analyze process and tank samples for quality for the purpose of process status and logistical needs in the PEG plant
Enter batch data in the Producer program accurately to ensure the run plan is met
Complete PEG batches from start to finish in a safe and timely manner
Record analytical results in the LIMS program and after reviewing all data for quality, communicating results to the board operator of any quality or equipment issues
Operate and make correct adjustments and set points on the MOD Process Control System (DCS)
Complete outside rounds and troubleshoot field equipment in the PEG plant.
Lockout/Tagout equipment as needed and enter safe work permits in the PEG plant
Coordinate with the contract loading group to safely load all PEG products.
Begin training processes for the EOA and/or GE Board after completion of required level reviews on the timeline of the training matrix
Rotate in the Outside and PEG Board Operator position to complete tasks in a safe manner
Continuously monitor the process conditions of Ethanolamines, Glycol Ethers, and assist the PEG operator in monitoring the PEG control board
Safely and efficiently operate the DCS for the EOA and GE assets.
Work with the contract loading group to safely load all of the EOA and GE products.
Communicate with raw materials feeder plants and service departments, such as Glycol 1 and 2, Environmental Operations, Power and Utilities to ensure each individual has needed information to perform their task in a safe and efficient manner.
Record product transfers from process to storage, and inform necessary personnel
Take supportive approach to the "Team" concept and participate in decision making
Record and communicate during shift, all plant performance activity, daily tasks and issues in the process log
Perform necessary process control adjustments based on analytical results and/or process optimization; ensuring the company's operating discipline principles are followed
Perform duties necessary as a First Responder to Emergency Services in accordance with plant discipline principles