Operations Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION - Operations Technician

A. Purpose / Role of the job: Describe what contribution the job is expected to make to the organization’s objectives

Safely operate the SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile), Rubber, OSBL, Tank Farm, Utilities, and Compounding sections of the ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) Plant to produce polymer that meets internal manufacturing and customer specifications.

B. Environment/Context/Complexity of the job: Describe the most important internal and external factors influencing the job

The most important aspect of this position is to ensure the safety of all personnel working in the production area.  Internal factors influencing this include the following: quality of training, procedures, and communication within the group, maintenance schedule and workload, unplanned downtime, and emergencies.  External factors influencing this include the following: weather, reliability of utilities (for example, power), INEOS Styrolution regional and/or global directives, and contractor performance and capability.

C. Responsibilities/ Accountabilities of the job: Describe the main results expected from the job

• This position – and all positions - within the INEOS Styrolution organization requires that the incumbent commit to learning, following and practicing INEOS 20 Principles of Process and Behavioral Safety as applicable to the position. These are posted within each INEOS Styrolution facility.  Each employee must also commit to following INEOS’ Life-Saving rules on a daily basis. These rules are posted also within each INEOS Styrolution facility.
   
• Maintains high standards of unit housekeeping per INEOS Styrolution Asset Care program.
   
• Report all incidents including activations of safety critical alarms/systems or exceedances of operating envelopes.

• Participation as needed for incident investigations, Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis/LOPA

• Operates within a team of 10 operators to cover the SAN/Rubber/Utilities Outside and Boards; Sections include: 1.) Tank Farm/Utilities/OSBL 2.) Compounding/Logistics           3.) Rubber Outside, 4.) SAN Outside, 5.) Rubber Board, and 6.) SAN Board.

• Completes safe work permits for the production area including field JSA (Job Safety Analysis) for every job.
• Reports any equipment problems to Maintenance and/or Shift Supervisor
• Secures equipment for maintenance and returns to service after maintenance is complete
• Monitors process to ensure the unit is performing within safe operating conditions
• Makes rounds including safety checks, check condition of equipment, make line-ups, start and stop equipment as needed

• Takes feed-stock and product samples to provide them to the Laboratory for analysis
• Actively participates in unit drills and training
• Executes on-shift activities for the safe operation of the plant
• Writes and/or updates commissioning plans, start-up plans, operating procedures, and SOC's
• Ensures INEOS Styrolution safe work practices and policies are maintained and will participate in Behavioral Based Safety Observation Program (BBSO) as required.

F. Required profile:

Level of Education & Knowledge (Relevant experience, in some cases, may substitute for a portion or all of the required education):

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or ability to read, write, and perform mathematics at this level;
• ONE or the following is also REQUIRED:
  • Associates degree or Certificate in Process Technology, or an Engineering Degree in a related field of study, including Chemical Engineering OR;
  • Two (2) or more years of relevant working knowledge of chemical processing technology and operations obtained as an Operator in a chemical plant, refinery or gas processing plant.
• Three (3) years experience working in a similar role within a petrochemical or polymer plant is desirable.
• Requires a high degree of initiative and ingenuity to work with all site disciplines and departments.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of required safety regulations and standard operating procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have the capability to make informed decisions.  Must take ownership and responsibility to follow through in order for the facility to meet its requirements of a 24/7 operation.
   

Competencies and Behavioral skills:

• Self-motivated and able to work in fast pace project environment
• Strong emphasis on Ethics.
• Good communication skills necessary, especially for interaction with colleagues.
• Interacts openly and honestly with others across the organization and externally
• Knows and complies with laws, rules, policies and procedures
• Result Orientation
• Strives for world class results

Customer Orientation

• Promotes teamwork throughout the organization
• Fully utilizes the capability of others

Valuing and Respecting People

• Proactive team player; is sensitive to the different capabilities of team members
• Empathizes with someone else’s perspective
• Is comfortable working with employees from different backgrounds
• Involves and trusts the team in decision-making

Reliability and Responsibility

• Actively works to improve the level of reliability in the area of responsibility
• Ensures compliance in the area of responsibility
• Focuses on achieving appropriate quality and sustainability of the area of responsibility
   

G. Performance indicators: Describe the criteria allowing to measure to what extent the results are achieved - related to the accountabilities

An individual employee target agreement and performance dialogue is agreed upon annually in a collaborating effort between the employee and the direct supervisor.    This is reviewed at minimum of twice per year and used to establish the final review for the year.  Generally, performance indicators may include, but not be limited to:

If you have any question, please contact 1-281-291-1867.

INEOS Styrolution America LLC – Bayport, 12222 Port Road, Pasadena, TX 77507 

www.ineos-styrolution.com