Tech Lead Plant Operations (14/14)

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership Responsibilities:
  • Ensure strong collaboration, and foster strong working relationships with various departments across the organization, including but not limited to: Maintenance, I&E, Measurement, Engineering/Construction, ES&H, PSM, etc.
  • Encourage a positive organizational culture that values professional development and strives for continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrate initiative, ownership, and accountability towards best-in-class operational performance with respect to safety, environmental, and reliability.
• Technical Responsibilities:
  • Provide optimization and troubleshooting support for plant processes that include but are not limited to: amine treating, TEG dehydration, condensate stabilization, cryogenic NGL recovery/processing, and propane refrigeration.
  • Provide troubleshooting support and coordination of vendor technical support for pumps, compressors, PLC/pneumatic control devices and instrumentation, fired heaters, thermal oxidizers, and combustors.
  • Monitor repeat reliability issues and provide recommendations for permanent solutions to resolve bad actors.
  • Review and monitor plant operations, processes, and maintenance for opportunities to optimize quality and product specifications.
  • Identify process control deficiencies and coordinate with Engineering and I&E/Automation teams to implement recommended improvements.
  • Consult with Maintenance, I&E, and Measurement teams to prioritize work orders and operational issues.
  • Provide technical and operational expertise to hazard and operability (HAZOP) and process hazard analysis (PHA) studies.
  • Provide technical and operational expertise to root cause analysis (RCA) studies.
  • Support emission reporting with ES&H team, including identification and resolution of process and equipment reliability events that result in reportable events.
  • Plan and support project execution and plant outages/turnarounds in coordination with Operations, I&E, Maintenance, and/or Engineering/Construction.
  • Be on-call to respond to plant issues and upsets when identified by Plant Operations Technicians on shift.
  • Provide support to Operations, I&E, or Maintenance when necessary to ensure project completion.
  • Function as control board or outside relief operator when needed.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum education of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver license required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Willingness to perform shift scheduled work including 14/14 schedule including nights
• Ability to operate plant control boards and perform general plant operator responsibilities.
• Knowledge of amine treatment and TEG dehydration.
• Knowledge of cryogenic processing and propane refrigeration.
• Knowledge of general PLC control system functionality and instrumentation interfaces.
• Knowledge of basic rotating equipment, including pumps and compressors.
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work and complete projects with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to respond to call outs to fulfill business objectives as needed.
• Able to work in changing climate conditions.
• Able to work in close quarters: work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines: eye protection, footwear, 4-gas monitor, flame-resistant clothing).
• Regular and reliable attendance.

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