Operation Technician

About INEOS Styrolution

INEOS Styrolution is the number one producer of high-performance styrenics, offering a broad portfolio that comprises styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS, and advanced styrenics. The company delivers customized solutions for customers across automotive, healthcare, electronics, household, construction, packaging, toys, sports and leisure sectors. With more than 90 years of innovation in material science and 14 production sites worldwide, INEOS Styrolution combines global reach with local expertise to meet the evolving needs of its customers. This includes bringing safe, sustainable, and high-performing products to market and supporting their efforts toward meeting their sustainability targets. INEOS Styrolution is fully owned by INEOS Group.

Current Opportunity

Job Title: Operation Technician
Location: Pasadena, Texas - Styrene

The Position:

This position – and all positions - within the INEOS Styrolution organization requires that the incumbent commit to learning, following and practicing INEOS 20 Principles of Process and Behavioral Safety as applicable to the position. These are posted within each INEOS Styrolution facility. Each employee must also commit to following INEOS' Life-Saving rules on a daily basis.

What you will do:

• Operate within a team of operators to cover the Styrene/Ethylbenzene/Utilities Outside and Board sections and Tank Farm section during routine, abnormal, startup/shutdown and TAR operations.
• Complete safe work permits and risk assessments for each job in respective field areas.
• Troubleshoot and report any equipment abnormalities and problems.
• Secure equipment for maintenance and return to service after maintenance is complete.
• Monitor process to ensure the unit is performing within safe operating conditions (SOC).
• Perform 3-4 rounds per day, including safety checks, check condition of equipment, make line-ups, start and stop equipment as needed. Complete data entry while performing rounds.
• Actively utilize and adhere to all operation procedures.
• Catch samples and provide them to the Laboratory. Review sample results for respective areas.
• Actively participate in unit drills and training.
• Execute on-shift activities for the safe operation of the plant, including loading truck and rail, as required.
• Complete operator-assisted maintenance activities, as required.
• Write and/or update operating procedures and SOCs.
• Ensure INEOS Styrolution safe work practices and policies are maintained.
• Maintain high standard of unit housekeeping.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Successful completion of all required training modules and testing for technician qualifications, minimum of 5 qualifications.
• Assist with training technicians.
• Emergency Response Team member, as required.
• Rotation through inside and outside operating systems while fulfilling all requirements of the operations progression system.

What you will bring:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED;
• ONE of the following:
• Process Technology degree from an accredited program;
• Have at least 3 years’ experience as an Operator in a chemical plant, refinery or gas processing plant

Experience in general:

• Have at least 3 years of experience as an Operator in a chemical plant, refinery or gas processing plant
• Ability to troubleshoot process problems
• Ability to function well in a high workload, high stress environment
• Ability to adapt and contribute within a team environment
• Must have good communication skills and be able to follow written instructions
• Able to deliver results/meet deadlines

Technical skills:

• Must be able to analyze written instructions and assist in their development
• Ability to understand calculations when used
• Ability to use a computer and programs for routine work related to the job, including ability to differentiate colors to determine the status of equipment on the DCS
• Ability to learn highly technical changes in the plant
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs and plots of operational data
• Ability to feel vibrations in pumps, vessels, motors, etc.
• Utilize audio, visual, and olfactory senses to monitor proper operation of plant equipment

Compensation & Benefits:

INEOS Styrolution offers a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with a 3% automatic company contribution and a 100% match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits.

The Location:

This opportunity is located in Pasadena, Texas.

We Have Great Chemistry

We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.

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