Direct Hire: Process Operator - San Antonio, TX - Comp Wages & Benefits

Area Assistant Hydro to support the Hydroprocessing unit to ensure that the refinery operates in a safe and efficient manner.

Job Details:

• Perform unit rounds to monitor reliability & efficiency of equipment
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with Refining procedures.
• Consults with Shift Supervisors regarding any unit operation and needed adjustments to maintain normal operating parameters
• Responsible for turning valves and adjust controls to set specified temperatures, pressures, levels, and flows to meet product specifications.
• Observes process equipment and conduct AVO s throughout units to detect malfunctions and makes repairs as needed such as changing gaskets, perform minor pipefitting work or submits work requests on larger repairs. Performs minor equipment maintenance as directed.
• Assists with review and testing of boiler feed water & cooling water. Makes/directs changes if directed.
• Will learn charge and product rundown tankage and lineups for each stream. Makes/directs changes as directed.
• Maintains and documents logs of daily activities
• Will write work permits
• Perform unit sampling
• Maintains plant security during absence of management staff.
• Activates emergency response plan during absence of management staff
• Will cross-certify in other units
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the chemical or petroleum industry
• Proficient user of MS Office Suite; Ability to effectively use computer applications related to the position and duties.
• High School Graduate or GED; Technical School Graduate
• Flexible and willing to work rotating shifts as needed including scheduled and unscheduled overtime and nights/weekend callouts.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization both verbal and written
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and team capabilities when necessary
• Will certify in adjacent process unit as and when instructed
• Experience with forklift a plus, but training and certification will be provided.