Operator Trainee

Responsibilities

• Follows all company safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in Emergency Drill Parties.
• Learns and/or knows Hunt Refining Company’s safety policies and their use in all work activities (e.g., LOTO).
• Learns and/or knows locations of fire monitors, extinguishers, hose reels, fire hydrants, emergency showers, eye wash stations, self-contained breathing apparatus, and other safety-related items.
• Learns and/or knows hazards associated with various process streams and chemicals used.
• Learns and/or knows hazards associated with various operating equipment in the area.
• Learns and/or knows how to access Safety Data Sheet Information.
• Responds to callouts and emergency situations.
• Helps keep the unit and equipment clean and hazard-free.
• Learns to become proficient with all power failure procedures.
• Learns to become proficient with all field-related emergency procedures.
• Gives concise, accurate verbal shift turnover summaries, including MOCs and applicable training.
• Asks adequate questions during shift turnover to ensure understanding before reporting for duty.
• Communicates clearly, precisely, and effectively verbally, in writing, and electronically.
• Communicates effectively over the radio.
• Checks email periodically throughout the shift.
• Reads and follows all applicable guidelines or procedures, including MOCs and training.
• Reviews unit operation from previous shifts by reading logs and electronic communication.
• Communicates process variations affecting other areas.
• Records daily activities and adjustments in the electronic log as required.
• Stays up to date with online EHS training, refresher training, security training, etc.
• Learns and/or knows the location of all written policies, procedures, and company documents on the intranet.
• Continually improves process and safety knowledge.
• Learns and/or knows equipment descriptions and their locations.
• Supports and participates in OJT and training within the unit processing area.
• Learns and/or knows unit trips, set points, and permissives to restart after a safety system is activated.
• Assists the Console Operator and Unit Leader in troubleshooting activities.
• Minimizes hydrocarbon and excess water to the water treatment plant.
• Seeks clarification when guidelines and procedures are unclear or in conflict.
• Works toward meeting guideline targets and refinery goals.
• Ensures unit and equipment are operated within specified limits.
• Performs tasks requested by supervision.
• Writes work orders as needed and notifies the Unit Leader.
• Learns and/or understands safe heater lighting steps and BMS panel operation and trips for all heaters.
• Provides feedback to the Console Operator when lighting heaters in the field.
• Works to address operating or personnel issues positively.
• Isolates and prepares field equipment for maintenance.
• Performs needed maintenance on shift as necessary.
• Obtains samples for the lab as necessary.
• Routinely samples process gases for H2S.
• Makes routine field adjustments to maintain process conditions, flows, levels, pressures, and temperatures.
• Takes inventory of lube oil and chemicals and orders as needed.
• Blows down level glasses or float chambers to check levels.
• Checks cooling tower screens and arranges cleaning as necessary.
• Adjusts the boiler's continuous blowdown line and performs manual blowdown daily.
• Maintains chemical injection rates into process streams.
• Monitors lab reports and adjusts chemical addition or treatment for boiler feed water and cooling tower water.
• Checks steam traps, steam tracing, and water for proper winterization.
• Checks color on product streams as necessary.
• Monitors fin-fans for freeze protection in cold weather.
• Controls water or hydrocarbon accumulation by periodic draining.
• Switches pumps, purges, or switches compressors online without process interruption.
• Starts, stops, or resets electric motors as necessary.
• Puts control valves on bypass as necessary.
• Performs heater activities such as using snuffing steam, purging heaters, lighting gas pilots and burners, adjusting air registers and dampers, using O2 analyzers, and inspecting heater boxes.
• Checks DCS indications against local instruments to verify readings.
• Takes inventory of Nitrogen (N2) bottles and reports needs to the Unit Leader (does not apply to C&R employees).
• Bypasses water softener system when necessary (does not apply to C&R or Oil Movement employees).
• Lines up city water and well water as necessary (does not apply to C&R or Oil Movement employees).
• Lights and adjusts steam to the flare and checks K/O drums for proper operation and drainage.
• Lines up charge tanks and product rundown to various product tanks and slop lines if necessary.
• Establishes alternate cooling in the glycol circulation system for compressor cooling (does not apply to C&R employees).
• Troubleshoots all treated water fixed equipment.
• Checks operating equipment for abnormal conditions related to:
  • Pumps: noise, temperature, discharge pressure, vibration, seal leaks, lubrication, seal flush, bearings.
  • Compressors: noise, temperature, discharge pressure, vibration, lubrication, packing, cooling system.
  • Fans: noise, temperature, vibration, lubrication, bearings, belts.
• Reports anything abnormal to the Unit Leader.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Capable of performing basic maintenance tasks.
• Initiative to work toward refinery goals.
• Ability to troubleshoot operations problems.
• Good working relationship with Unit Leaders, Console and Field Operators, Operations Specialists, Shift Superintendents, Area Superintendents, and Engineers.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in navigating software required for daily routine business.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position include:

• Standing, walking, and sitting for varying periods.
• Using hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
• Talking or hearing consistently.
• Lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Certification to use respiratory protection, including a full-face mask and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weighing up to 35 lbs.

Work Environment

The environmental conditions for this position include:

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Work near moving mechanical parts.
• Work in high, precarious places.
• Exposure to flammable or caustic chemicals.
• Outdoor weather conditions.
• Extreme hot/cold (weather-related).
• Extreme cold/heat (non-weather).
• Risk of electrical shock.
• Work with explosives.
• Risk of radiation.
• Exposure to vibration.
• Work in loud, high-noise areas.