Centrifuge Process Technician

About The Role

The Centrifuge Process Technician works with the Hydrocarbon Recovery Facility’s Team. Daily operations of the Centrifuge process team coordinate with the Process Operator Lead.

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, procedures and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Performs all job related functions in a Safe, Honest, Ethical and Compliant fashion. Maintains a “Safety First” approach to all tasks and understands that operating safely is the most important thing we do.
• Engages in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling heavy objects, standing for long periods, climbing and working from ladders and scaffolds.
• Works in potentially hazardous atmospheres and locations where exposure to hazardous substances may be encountered to include petroleum hydrocarbons, benzene and hydrogen sulfide.
• Understands the inner workings of a centrifuge machine and is able to maintain it.
• Start-up, Shutdown, and operate the CSU Process.
• Operate plant equipment, machinery, processes, perform permit sampling, laboratory tests, monitor meters and gauges, keep a log of plant operations and related records.
• Install, repair, and maintain or rebuild equipment and machinery relative to the physical plant and its processes including pumps, motors and variable frequency drives.
• Operate the vacuum truck pump.
• Shift roll-off boxes as needed in the plant.
• Troubleshoot centrifuge issues and monitor flow volumes to maximize oil separation and optimize solids content.
• Follow all safety and compliance rules and regulations.
• Wear and properly use a variety of PPE including Levels A, B, C & D personal protective equipment (face, hand, foot and eye protection) as well as respiratory protection equipment.
• Coordinate with EH&S, HR and Training to ensure training and drug screens are current.
• Complete required paperwork including Safe Work Permits, Inspection Forms, JSAs and Safety Audits.
• Be available for on-call duty when emergencies or special situations arise.
• Be a team player and lead by example.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Reworld management as required by business.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in plant work and operating a centrifuge, preferably a horizontal decanter type.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and manufacturers to troubleshoot machine problems.
• Adequate math skills for calculating machine through puts, volume calculations, data analysis, recordkeeping and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for generating operational matrices.
• Adequate knowledge of tools, equipment and terminology used in installation, rebuilding, maintenance and repair of centrifuge and auxiliary equipment.
• Unload/Load tanker trailers.
• Skill in operation and repair of pumps, valves, and related mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Skill in operation and programming of PLC instruments and panels.
• Lab treatment testing for qualification of products.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to communicate safety and efficiency requirements.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing operating conditions.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
• Able to work shift duties as required.

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Verifiable experience in automated plant operations.

• Pass a Respirator Fit test.
• Pass a Basic Plus safety class at HASC (in English).
• Pass a 40 hour HAZWOPER training class.
• Complete OSHA 10 hour training.
• PPE Training.
• Hazard Communication.
• SWPPP training.
• Spill Prevention Plan training.
• Pass “B” (Basic-Outside) Operator training requirements.
• Pass “A” (Advanced-Control) Operator training requirements.
• Other training as necessary for the tasks at hand.

• Able to work for periods up to 12 hours in varying outside climates.
• Requires standing, walking, carrying, stooping, crouching, sitting, grasping and reaching.
• May require lifting, pulling and/or pushing up to 50 lbs.
• Able to pass Hazwoper physical.

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