Sr. Plant Operator - Hydrotreater

BRAD HALL COMPANIES•Lupton, AZ

20d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Lupton Petroleum Products Inc. (LPPI) is seeking a Sr. Plant Operator responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of its hydrotreater unit. The role includes monitoring and controlling process conditions, maintaining product quality, troubleshooting equipment and operational issues, and complying with company safety standards and operating procedures. The operator provides technical guidance, supports plant startup and shutdown activities, assists with training other operators, and serves as an operational resource to the plant manager in establishing safe, consistent, and effective operating practices. The position involves operating hydrotreater equipment and related systems; monitoring and adjusting process parameters; monitoring process control systems, alarms, equipment performance, and trends; identifying abnormalities and taking corrective action; coordinating with maintenance; and supporting commissioning and transitions between operating conditions. The operator also helps guide and mentor other operators, supports procedures and competency assessments, contributes to shift handovers, and participates in safety, quality, inspection, documentation, and reliability activities. The role is located at Lupton Petroleum in Lupton, Arizona. The listed salary range is $22.00–$30.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 5 years of operating experience in a petroleum refinery, hydroprocessing facility, or comparable petroleum or chemical processing operation.
Demonstrated experience operating and troubleshooting continuous industrial processing equipment.
Experience operating compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, fired heaters, separators, and associated instrumentation and control systems.
Ability to read and interpret piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), process flow diagrams, operating procedures, and equipment documentation.
Experience with distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), or similar process monitoring and control systems.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot abnormal process conditions and make sound operational decisions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills and ability to learn company systems and processes.
Strong mathematical and calculation skills.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify equipment deficiencies and assist in troubleshooting.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to complete required company safety and operational training.
Adherence to the company’s values and ethical expectations.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor hydrotreater equipment and associated systems for safe, reliable, and efficient production.
Monitor and adjust temperatures, pressures, flows, reactor conditions, hydrogen circulation, and other process variables to meet production requirements.
Operate and troubleshoot reactors, heaters, compressors, pumps, separators, heat exchangers, and associated control equipment.
Monitor process control systems, alarms, equipment performance, and operating trends to identify potential operational issues.
Assist with plant startups, shutdowns, equipment commissioning, and transitions between operating conditions.
Identify process abnormalities, evaluate potential causes, and recommend or implement corrective actions in accordance with established procedures.
Coordinate with maintenance personnel to identify equipment problems, prioritize repairs, and support equipment isolation and return-to-service activities.
Monitor product quality and operating conditions to ensure production meets established specifications.
Provide day-to-day technical guidance and operational support to other plant operators.
Assist the Plant Manager in coordinating daily operating activities and establishing operational priorities.
Model safe operating practices and adherence to established procedures and company expectations.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and improving standard operating procedures, startup and shutdown procedures, and operating checklists.
Train and mentor less experienced operators in hydrotreater operations, equipment functionality, process monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Support operator qualifications and competency assessments.
Assist with shift turnover communications and document important operating conditions, equipment concerns, and outstanding activities.
Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies, operating procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Recognize abnormal operating conditions and respond appropriately to process alarms, equipment failures, and emergency shutdown conditions.
Participate in process hazard analyses, pre-startup safety reviews, incident investigations, and continuous improvement activities as assigned.
Conduct routine inspections to identify equipment deficiencies, leaks, unsafe conditions, and potential operational hazards.
Conduct or assist with product sampling, testing, and documentation to verify product quality and specifications.
Follow procedures for handling fuel, chemicals, and other hazardous materials; respond to spills and incidents according to company procedures and promptly report concerns to management.
Follow procedures for equipment isolation, lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, hot work, and other hazardous activities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Maintain accurate records of production activities, product movements, inventory levels, and required operating information.
Complete operational logs, inspection records, and other required documentation.
Perform routine equipment inspections, operational checks, and basic maintenance to support reliable operation.
Review operating trends and identify opportunities to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
Assist in troubleshooting instrumentation, control-system, and mechanical-equipment issues.
Support the development and maintenance of operating procedures, equipment checklists, and training materials.