Renewables Diesel Unit Process Area Specialist

Job Functions

• Review basis of design, interlocks, and P&IDs to get familiar with plant
• Review isolation plans for equipment to ensure necessary equipment is installed
• Develop normal operating, normal shut down, emergency shut down and startup procedures, including hydrocarbon purging, pressure-up sequences, and initial commissioning.
• Write or refine SOPs, checklists, and forms in collaboration with PSM and operations teams.
• Manage and support Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Start-Up Safety Review (PSSR) processes.
• Assist in policy creation to manage unique hazards associated with the RDU, aligning with PSM, API, NFPA, and OSHA standards.
• Organize and lead operator and craft training before and after startup.
• Review design changes requested by supervisor
• Review SOPs, checklists, and forms for area
• Help to develop startup procedures
• Review and assist with policy creation to consider dangers/hazards of the RDU
• Help develop action item list/tracker for what is needed prior to startup and ongoing operations
• Review maintenance plans for area equipment
• Assist in developing list of items needed for operations (tools, review spares suggestions, etc.)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years in refinery, chemical processing, or energy sector lead roles.
• Minimum 2 years directly involved in commissioning or startup support activities.
• Experience in process industry including but not limited to: renewable or bio-diesel production, steam reformation, oil and gas industry, hydro treating, and/or a PSM regulated facility.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometrics, instrumentation interlocks, and field devices.
• Experience developing startup procedures, SOPs, and checklists.
• Familiarity with process safety inputs including PHA, HAZOP, MOC, and PSSR frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to relocate to Nebraska and work on site in Hastings, NE
• Comfortable working in an industrial work environment that may include loud areas, work at heights, entry into confined spaces, and other potential chemical/atmospheric hazards that require use of appropriate PPE.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Experience with refinery or renewable diesel units (RDUs) or similar pre-treatment systems.
• Familiarity with Maintenance Management Systems (e.g. Maximo, SAP) or Engineering Management Systems (e.g. Enablon, PRiSM).
• Certification or advanced training in Process Safety Management, Lean/Six Sigma, or energy management standards.