Process Technician

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Job Title: Process Technician

Location: Carson, CA

Organizational Context & Job Purpose

Organizational Context:

The O&P USA business includes the product lines Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Polypropylene and High Density Polyethylene. Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (La Porte, TX), and Carson, (Carson, CA), with a division office in League City, TX. The Carson, California plant – located 25 miles south of Los Angeles – began producing polypropylene in 1999. The Carson polypropylene facility is the largest single commodity exporter on the West Coast, and the second largest plastics exporter in the U.S. The Carson plant has the logistical advantage of dispatching products to customers directly from the facility via several delivery modes: railcar, bulk truck and packages.

Less than ten miles from the port of Long Beach, the facility generates high-volume export business for INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA.

Purpose of the job:

The Process Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the facilities. The Process Technician operates equipment in production systems, monitors equipment, and obtains routine samples of products. The Process Technician also carries out cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair work in the processing units.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collaborate with Engineering to optimize production, troubleshoot process upsets and equipment problems.
• Routine, daily monitoring of plant conditions. Monitoring of process indicators/gauges such as temperatures, pressures, levels, and inventories.
• Make observations in unit for any leaks or equipment failures that may create a hazard or cause inefficiency.
• Understand and execute daily tasks in accordance with Operator Expectations.
• Participate in various shift meetings (i.e. shift turnover, morning meetings, process optimization meetings, etc.).
• Perform inspections and maintenance of rotating equipment such as pumps and compressors. Ensure all required preventive maintenance is complete.
• Generate electronic work requests for required maintenance repairs.
• Maintain a constant awareness of personal safety and the safety of other personnel.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance work and assist maintenance personnel in plant repairs including removing and installing valves, pumps, control units, etc. Safe isolation and preparation of equipment for maintenance repair.
• Work with others in a positive and professional manner to resolve unit issues.
• Installing and removing piping systems, cut-off valves, etc., as required, using proper tools.
• Perform quality-related jobs such as investigating, documenting and providing corrective action.
• Read and interpret P&IDs.
• Operate process using plant Distributive Control System (DCS).
• Computer tasks up to 2 hours per day.
• Review policies and procedures annually or per required frequency if different.
• Co-train fellow process technicians per training and qualification requirements.
• Assist in performing safety reviews, SURF observations, safety audits, and incident investigations.
• Assist in emergency response situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Preferred candidates would have 2 or more years directly related experience as an Operator in a chemical plant, refinery, or gas processing plant OR have successfully completed a 2-year Associate’s Degree in Process Technology, Operations.
• Experience operating a Distributed Control System (DCS) is a plus.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  E-mail, SAP, Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred.
• Experience using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) preferred.
• Experience following safety procedures, including OSHA standards preferred.
• Candidates will be administered a battery of tests to demonstrate adequate skills and knowledge for the job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions are on shift work, working 12-hour…