Production Line Operator - Austin Industrial - Arlanxeo

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

About the role

Process Operating Trainee position focused on developing the skills needed to operate equipment safely and efficiently in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the necessary skills to operate all equipment per operating and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and logs as required in the process.
• Manually operate valves to support safe and efficient plant operations.
• Unplug process lines as needed.
• Perform safe-out of equipment when required.
• Troubleshoot operational issues.
• Initiate and enter maintenance notifications into SAP as needed.
• Utilize process area equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Communicate with supervision and complete tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform all necessary make-ups for process operations.
• Maintain accurate records for all make-up processes.
• Perform all required safety equipment checks.
• Conduct routine visual checks on all equipment, monitoring operations and conditions.
• Execute proper lock-ins and lock-outs.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks, including:
  • Breaking flanges for safe-out.
  • Connecting hoses.
  • Changing small valves, filters, and cleaning equipment.
  • Assisting maintenance personnel.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform additional duties as required, including those covered by other BR production roles.
• Assist the team in addressing issues related to process equipment, product quality, safety, and environmental concerns.
• Take immediate action to prevent or minimize damage caused by operational issues.
• Base decisions and actions on experience, plant policy, and supervisory guidance.

Compliance with Responsible Care® Initiatives (RC-HESS)

• Carry out job functions in accordance with site and corporate Responsible Care® - Health, Environment, Safety, and Security (RC-HESS) initiatives.
• Know and use site/work area HESQ procedures and work practices at all times.
• Maintain a clean and uncluttered work area.
• Immediately report all incidents, injuries, illnesses, exposures (e.g., chemical), and near-misses.
• Immediately correct and/or report all hazardous acts and conditions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to talk, hear, and taste or smell.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
• Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.