FA - Operator IV - Distillation Hydro

Duties

• Reads production schedules, drawings, and processing specifications
• Retrieves materials from inventory
• Samples materials
• Sends samples to laboratory
• Verifies laboratory acceptance
• Calculates and measures materials
• Checks tanks, vessels, piping, valves, steam traps, pumps, compressors, prime movers, heat exchangers, reactors, separators, mixers, and distillers

Establishes Production Processing Specifications

• Sets and programs processing controls
• Sets values, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary equipment

Maintains Quality Production

• Obtains and tests process samples
• Conducts inspections
• Recommends process improvements

Documents Process Production

• Logs processing statistics

Maintains Safe and Clean Processing Environment

• Complies with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Patrols unit

Prepares Processing System for New Product

• Circulates cleaning agents

Maintains Continuity Among Work Shifts

• Communicates actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

Updates Job Knowledge

• Participates in educational opportunities
• Reads technical publications

Accomplishes Organization Goals

• Accepts ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
• Exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Skills & Experience

• Experience in chemical manufacturing or refinery operations involving distillation and/or reactor operations preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years’ experience including: manufacturing methods and procedures; process improvement; analyzing information; understanding of controls and instrumentation; maintaining manufacturing quality
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts