Process Technician I

About the role

The Process Technician I is responsible for the safe and proper operation of all plant process equipment, providing leadership for the plant in all aspects of operation. They produce budgeted amounts of product in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner in compliance with environmental laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas of biodiesel production involved in the safe startup, operation, and shutdown of the plant.
• Follow product run sheets and troubleshoot issues, offering potential solutions and daily reports to management.
• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) in performance reporting to management.
• Perform monitoring and prescribed checks of all operating equipment.
• Maintain proper records and logs of activities and operating conditions.
• Report any changes in machine measures and performance.
• Provide leadership in professionalism and ethics.
• Ensure all work areas are kept clean and free of clutter after each job or task.
• Recognize and communicate the need for work orders and follow up with maintenance regarding equipment.
• Work with other operators and supervision to cross-train in all operating areas.
• Understand and support Health, Safety, Environment (HS&E) goals and objectives, and ongoing improvement plans.
• Other duties may be assigned at management’s discretion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of experience in a chemical or petrochemical environment preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and work orders in English, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form using basic Microsoft tools.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.

Physical Demands

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move from place to place to all areas of production.
• Must be able to climb ladders or platforms.
• Must be able to wear all safety and production-related equipment.

Work Environment

Work environment varies from an office, plant production, and outside climate conditions, based on the situation. Noise level varies depending on the area of production.

Schedule

This is a scheduled rotating shift working 7 days on/7 days off, then 7 nights on/7 nights off. Shifts are 12 hours (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM – day shift and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM night shift). Occasionally, overtime or changes in schedule will be required as special circumstances arise.