Plant Operator

About the Role

The Plant Operator will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Refinery process, follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures/policies, observe all written operational procedures, monitor equipment and processes to ensure operating parameters are within defined ranges, troubleshoot and take corrective action when parameters are near or out of range, and report deviations. The role emphasizes the successful hour-to-hour operation of the Refinery as part of a rotating shift team. The Refinery operates 24/7, so hours may include holidays, weekends, and occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Gain the knowledge and skills to effectively operate production units.
• Monitor and accurately record temperatures, pressures, and flow rates.
• Diagnose and resolve unit upsets and equipment malfunctions.
• Analyze and interpret plant process diagrams.
• Ensure proper shift turnover through effective written and oral communications.
• Communicate with engineers, maintenance technicians, and other team members to identify maintenance issues and plan/schedule maintenance activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Oversee permitting of unit maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with production, maintenance, health, safety, security, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Climb ladders, stairs, enter confined spaces, lift 50 lbs., and work outside in inclement weather without accommodation.
• Take immediate corrective action in the event of a potential unsafe act or behavior.
• Work at heights, including from scaffolding and grating.
• Work in a loud industrial environment.
• Respond to unscheduled callouts.
• Complete all required health, safety, security, and environmental compliance training.
• Use proper personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Certificate or associate degree in Power/Process Plant Technology or equivalent (preferred).
• One to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to exercise judgment and assume responsibility for decisions impacting people, costs, and quality of service within refinery operations.