Refinery Operator

Twin Rivers Technologies.•Quincy, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Refinery Technician mans a computerized control system on one or more of the refinery systems (Hydrolyzer, Fractionator, O/S, Stills, Evaporation Trains, Glycerin Refinery and other ancillary systems) to safely produce quality fatty acids per customer specifications. Start up the process turning valves, moving handles, working overhead, observing display screens and making other various moves to bring product into proper specification. Use computerized control systems and manual valves to control process and production. Enter laboratory test results and document observations on Quality Window. Perform an emergency equipment shutdown and know when it is necessary. Perform regular routine safety inspections that are assigned mitigating hazards or reporting identified hazards to management. Perform cleanup of assigned area using shovels, mix T’s and other tools. Enter production data and end of shift information (usage and production) into SAP. Perform visual/physical on site machinery and/or equipment inspection twice a shift. Report and notify any defects system/machineries to maintenance department /shift leader as soon as possible. Enter work orders into the electronic maintenance tracking system. Draw product samples and conduct laboratory tests for various chemical properties such as Iodine Value, Color, pH and others. Run test on Gas Chromatographs. Conduct shift turnover with the relief operator in the control room. Participate in maintenance activities during shutdown and repairs, joining the Maintenance team to perform inspection, installation and repairs as needed. Support and participate in Maintenance and Engineering teams problems. Perform Lockout Tag Out and Isolation of systems as required. Support and assist in the training and education of other employees as requested. Support the Company principles of Safety, Compliance, Quality, Cost and KPI’s. Perform other duties as requested or required.

Requirements

Experience operating computerized control systems.
Ability to use manual valves to control process and production.
Proficiency in entering laboratory test results and documenting observations.
Knowledge of emergency equipment shutdown procedures.
Ability to perform routine safety inspections and report hazards.
Experience with cleanup tasks using tools like shovels.
Familiarity with SAP for data entry.
Ability to perform visual/physical machinery and equipment inspections.
Skill in reporting defects to maintenance and shift leaders.
Experience with electronic maintenance tracking systems.
Ability to draw product samples and conduct laboratory tests (Iodine Value, Color, pH).
Experience running tests on Gas Chromatographs.
Ability to conduct shift turnovers.
Willingness to participate in maintenance activities during shutdowns and repairs.
Ability to support Maintenance and Engineering teams.
Knowledge of Lockout Tag Out and system isolation procedures.
Willingness to assist in training other employees.
Understanding of Safety, Compliance, Quality, Cost, and KPI principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Hydrolyzer, Fractionator, O/S, Stills, Evaporation Trains, or Glycerin Refinery systems.

Responsibilities

Operate computerized control systems and manual valves to control process and production.
Start up processes by turning valves, moving handles, and observing display screens to bring product into proper specification.
Enter laboratory test results and document observations on Quality Window.
Perform emergency equipment shutdowns when necessary.
Conduct regular routine safety inspections, mitigate hazards, and report identified hazards to management.
Clean assigned areas using shovels, mix T’s, and other tools.
Enter production data and end of shift information (usage and production) into SAP.
Perform visual/physical on-site machinery and equipment inspections twice per shift.
Report and notify the maintenance department/shift leader of any system/machinery defects.
Enter work orders into the electronic maintenance tracking system.
Draw product samples and conduct laboratory tests for various chemical properties (e.g., Iodine Value, Color, pH).
Run tests on Gas Chromatographs.
Conduct shift turnover with the relief operator in the control room.
Participate in maintenance activities during shutdown and repairs, joining the Maintenance team for inspection, installation, and repairs.
Support and participate in Maintenance and Engineering team problem-solving.
Perform Lockout Tag Out and isolation of systems as required.
Assist in the training and education of other employees.
Support Company principles of Safety, Compliance, Quality, Cost, and KPIs.
Perform other duties as requested or required.