Operator Tech LCO

Lake Charles Terminal
3524 Cities Services Highway
Westlake, LA 70669, USA

This position will be responsible for daily operations in the assigned unit, including troubleshooting and resolving operations issues. Participation on the Fire Brigade/ Emergency Response Team is required. Operator Technicians are expected to know/learn the mechanical workings of pumps, piping systems, and operating requirements for distillation columns.

• Responsible for daily operations in the assigned unit, including troubleshooting and resolving operations issues.
• Proactively executes the daily operating plan in a safe manner, in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conducts operating rounds on equipment.
• Adjusts temperatures, pressures, and flows as required.
• Shutdown and startup of equipment as required to meet production goals and assignments. Trained in unit startup and shutdown and Emergency Procedures.
• Lines up and makes product transfers.
• Works rotating shift.
• Documents shift turnover for his/her job position.
• Troubleshoots to solve or avoid problems.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Required to be PIC (Person in charge) of the facility

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria as a minimum requirement for the position:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years operator, maintenance craft or environmental tech experience in a petrochemical manufacturing facility.
• An Associate Degree in Process Technology or Process Technology Certification
• Military Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years minimum experience in plant operations
• Must work 9 hour rotating shifts
• Must be able to work overtime
• Troubleshooting
• Demonstrated application of safe work practices
• Communication skills adequate to effectively participate as a member of the team, conduct thorough shift relief, and exchange information, instruction and ideas within the work group and with cross-functional groups
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply knowledge of work processes, policies and procedures to ensure safe, reliable, optimized operation
• Basic computer skills needed to perform job tasks
• Experience reading, understanding and writing work orders
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Performs assignments satisfactorily
• Good team worker
• No Disciplinary problems
• Ability to learn
• Conscientiousness about work
• Initiative to take on additional responsibilities
• Thoughtful responses to emergencies
• Flexibility
• Good interpersonal skills

Physical Demand:

• The ability to perform the following activities for 3-4 hours at a time: stand and walk, climb stairs and ladders, lift at least 50 pounds and open/close valves up to 16 inches.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and are expected to complete Emergency Response Team Training.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States continually without company sponsorship.

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