Process Operator

INEOS•Pasadena, TX

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: Ethylene oxide (EO) is an important building block for the preparation of a wide variety of EO derivatives (EODs), including various surfactants, as well as a host of other chemical intermediates including Glycol Ethers, Polyethlene Glycols, Ethanolamines, and Alkyl Alkanolamines. INEOS Oxide is one of the world’s leading producers of Ethylene Oxide (EO) and Ethylene Oxide Derivatives (EODs). We currently have a total EO and EOD capacity of 920 kta spread across five different production units throughout Europe and the US. These units have leading cost economics, due to economies of scale, state-of-the-art technology, strategic locations, etc. Our EO project in the US is targeting the fast-growing merchant EO market, building on our experience and leadership position in Europe. Purpose of the Job: Operate field equipment, using the company discipline principles in the 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. Maintain a continuous learning ambition to gain knowledge and skills to enable an operator to rotate in each job role in their area based on the outlined time frame in the training matrix. This individual will address all immediate activities associated with producing chemicals in their qualified production units. A successful candidate will begin on the job training and progress by qualifying on all outside jobs with the expectation to become a board technician. 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 his skill levels progress. This individual will address all immediate activities associated with producing chemicals in the production units. A successful candidate will begin on the job training and progress by qualifying on all outside jobs with the expectation to become a board technician. 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 his skill levels progress

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1+ years of experience working in a chemical manufacturing plant, refinery or a manufacturing industrial environment.
Basic Chemistry knowledge
Good communications skills
Good math skills
Mechanical aptitude
Safety Minded
Good computer skills
Able to work rotating shift work

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science in Process Technology degree (3.0 GPA or higher)

Responsibilities

Observe operating procedures and envelopes. Deviations must be addressed, mitigated, and reported.
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. All Process Operators
Properly handle product waste in all areas of responsibility based on established operating discipline
Maintain plant process knowledge through continuous training courses required 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
Performs Job hazard evaluations for all tasks.
Oversee permitting and execution of maintenance activities performed in their responsible area.
Provide support as needed to management and operations team to support needs of the plant
Responsible for complying with environmental and regulatory procedures to ensure that INEOS Oxide is regarded as a good neighbor.
Manages the safe operation of loading and offloading of Ethylene Oxide and raw materials as needed.
Prepare equipment for maintenance work in a timely and safe manner.