Process Operator

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Baton Rouge, LA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Operator is responsible for operating plant process equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This role involves controlling and operating chemical processes or systems of machines, making necessary adjustments to equipment units, and monitoring various indicators to ensure conformity of process conditions. The operator records operating data, conducts quality control tests, and ensures the quality of finished materials by strictly following operational procedures. They are also responsible for in-process and finished goods sampling, packaging, labeling, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The position requires observing and complying with all safety and project rules and performing other duties as required. This role works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager, with primary job functions not typically requiring exercising independent judgment.

Requirements

Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to apply knowledge and skills to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to use: Forklift, drill and attachment, scale, computer, vacuum, buffer, etc.
Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Work at heights without fear.
Minimum two (2) years applicable experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision.
Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree in Process Technology.

Responsibilities

Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, and yields.
Monitor recording instruments, flow meters, panel lights, and other indicators, and listen for warning signals, in order to verify conformity of process conditions.
Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panel boards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings.
Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.
Draw samples of products, and conduct quality control tests in order to monitor processing, and to ensure that standards are met.
Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
Start pumps to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases and vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air, and perfume to towers, and to add products to converter or blending vessels.
Interpret chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors, and review laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
Patrol work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks and troughs are not in danger.
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
Performs other duties as required.
Safe operations of powders production equipment while ensuring high levels of product output.
Ensure quality of finished materials by strictly following operational procedures and monitoring operational conditions, making prescribed adjustments as required.
Solely responsible for the final condition of finished product, recording any problems which are encountered and addressing appropriately.
Responsible for in process and finished goods sampling as well as following strict packaging and labeling guidelines for finished product.
Rework scrap or rejected material as directed.
Following housekeeping guidelines and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
Other duties as assigned.