Solvent Plant Operator

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Cottonseed Management Full Time Lubbock, TX, US

Salary Range: $14.50 To $20.00 Annually

Department: 61 & 63

Reports To :
Shift Supervisor

FLSA Status:
Non-Exe mpt

Worker Category: F T , T mp, Seasonal

SUMMARY:

Plainsman Company LLC is currently looking for motivated candidates interested in operating and maintaining equipment involved in the solvent extraction of cottonseed oil. There is a current need for aspiring or seasoned Solvent Plant Operators to fill the following schedules:

• Night Shift: 7 pm- 7 am, Rotating Nights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

include the following:

(Other duties may be assigned)

Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices hourly to verify operating conditions.

Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, temperature or pressure, liquid levels, on an hourly basis.

Adjusts manual controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges or to shut down equipment.

Visually inspects equipment at hourly internals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.

Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges and cleaning other components.

Oils and lubricates equipment.

Reports malfunctions or defective equipment to supervisor.

Assists in the repair or replacement of defective equipment.

Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator’s logbook.

Keep work area clean by sweeping, shoveling, picking up trash, washing, and other means as necessary.

SPECIFIC

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Operate centrifuges, including start-up, shut down, and cleaning.

Perform minor repairs and assist on other repairs.

Maintain oil quality within parameters specified by Plainsman Company, LLC. Mill.

Ensure that the proper vacuum and temperatures are maintained on the second stage evaporator, final still, and dryer.

If unable to maintain within operational parameters the operator must inform his supervisor.

Mix caustic solution as specified by supervisor.

Maintain proper miscella and caustic flow through refinery.

Report any leaks of solvent (vapor or liquid) to supervisor.

Assist the solvent plant operator as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

USER-DEFINED:

Assists in other areas as directed by supervisor.

Must comply with all Plainsman Company, LLC. rules, regulations, and safety procedures.

Must comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA. and DEQ regulations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or…