Process Operator

Motiva Enterprises LLC•Port Arthur, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Motiva is seeking Process Operators for its Refinery and Chemicals facility in Port Arthur, Texas. The Process Operator monitors, controls, and conducts activities related to unit operations and takes corrective action as needed to ensure operating conditions comply with Motiva’s safety, environmental, and operating policies and procedures. The role works a 12-hour rotating shift schedule and requires willingness and ability to work overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends. Operators must also be available for on-call responsibilities and emergency callouts. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship and must hold or qualify for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). A pre-hire physical abilities test is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be willing and able to work outside in inclement weather, with or without accommodation.
Must be willing and able to work in compact and confined spaces, with or without accommodation.
Must be willing and able to climb and work at heights, walk on high-elevation grating, and use stairs, with or without accommodation.
With proper training, must be willing and able to use safe lifting techniques to lift 50 pounds from ground to waist level, with or without accommodation.
Must be willing and able to work in a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends.
Must be willing and able to be on call and meet callout standards for site responsibilities and emergencies.
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring a work visa or sponsorship.
Must currently hold or be able to qualify to receive a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
Must complete the online assessment without assistance and achieve a passing score to be considered for an interview.
Must support and comply with the company’s drug-free work environment, including random drug screenings, harassment-free workplace policy, safety policies and initiatives, and diversity and inclusion policies.
Must complete a pre-hire physical abilities test.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher education.
Formal education and/or training related to process operations.
Experience working in an industrial environment.
Previous military experience.

Responsibilities

Operate process-related systems within critical limits.
Implement operating procedures to ensure operational control and product quality.
Visually inspect piping and equipment in the assigned area and take corrective action when deficiencies are found.
Monitor, adjust, and record process variables to support safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant operations.
Select, use, and maintain personal protective equipment.
Complete compliance activities on time, including mandatory training, hearing tests, respirator fit tests, and medical evaluations.
Ensure reliability-centered maintenance is performed.
Secure or remove equipment according to Inclement Weather Procedures.
Issue permits for activities within the assigned process area in accordance with the Permit Procedure.
Control personnel entry into and around the assigned operating area using documentation and barricades as specified in procedures.
Check piping to ensure blinds and/or plugs are in place.
Document pertinent shift activities in the end-of-shift write-up.
Comply with company drug-free workplace, harassment-free workplace, safety, and diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives.
Be available for on-call responsibilities and respond to site responsibilities and emergencies.