The Acetyls Business Unit is one of the world's leading manufacturers of acetic acid and its derivatives, and owns & deploys its leading technology in Europe, Asia and US.
INEOS Hull Site is the European manufacturing facility for the Acetyls Business Unit and is of significant strategic importance to the Global Business, with a focus on Manufacturing Petrochemicals as well as Research & Technology. Our core product range is Acetic Acid and Acetic-Anhydride.
INEOS Acetyls is the business based at the Saltend Chemicals Park near Hull - a cluster of world-class chemicals and renewable energy businesses at the heart of the UK’s energy estuary. Here, we manufacture organic chemicals which go on to be used in other industries. Our business is the largest producer of acetic acid, acetic anhydride and ethyl acetate in Europe. And in addition, Hull is home to an innovative global research and technology centre.
Acetic acid
Acetic acid is one of the most versatile organic chemicals manufactured today. It goes towards the production of food preservatives, and is used to make goods such as ink, pharmaceuticals and household cleaning products.
Acetic anhydride
This important chemical is used for a variety of reactions including acetylation and as a solvent for dehydration or nitration. Acetic anhydride is used in everyday products, including in the production of low temperature detergents, aspirin and paracetamol, plastics and solvents.
Ethyl acetate
Ethyl Acetate (ETAC) is a low toxicity colourless liquid used primarily as a solvent. It is commonly used in commercial and flexographic printing inks, pharmaceutical processing, paints and coatings and adhesives and can, in addition, be used in the cleaning of circuit boards, nail varnish removers and decaffeination.
Shift Technicians are responsible for day-to-day operation and monitoring of operating plant and services to achieve safe, reliable, efficient operation both in the field, and remotely through the use of a highly integrated DCS system.
Key Accountabilities
- As a shift technician, you will play a critical role in the day-to-day operation of production and services involved in the manufacture of our core acids products. Some of the typical responsibilities of a shift technician include controlling and monitoring plant performance and ensuring that it is maintained within its operating envelope at all times.
- We expect our shift technicians to be proactive in identification, resolution and reporting of issues that may compromise plant safety or reliability, working with colleagues from a variety of disciplines and service providers to ensure that safe operation is at the forefront of everything that we do;
- Shift technicians are often involved in using mechanical and I&E skills that are necessary to carry out planned or unplanned plant preparations, and deal with emergent activities that, if not addressed, could escalate into issues that would compromise plant performance. We look to our Shift Technicians to offer suggestions to improve existing plant operating procedures;
- A significant portion of the site’s maintenance activity starts with the identification of an issue or potential issue by Shift Technicians. We expect our Shift Technicians to be fully conversant with, and actively use, the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System - SAP) to log high quality Notifications to enable efficient review and action by the Maintenance Planners;
- A a Shift Technician, you'll play a vital role in the management of plant upsets, shutdowns and restarts, following plant procedures and signing off activities where required to ensure safe and reliable operations. You will ensure that that appropriate controls, risk assessments and approvals are in place before activities which fall outside of standard procedures are followed, and it is expected that you proactivley take steps to ensure compliance with required procedures:
- A key accountability of the shift technician is to play a leading role in the Control of work activities on the asset by becoming an issuing authority. The shift technician is responsible for the issuing of Control of work documentation and putting people to work in their plant area. Ensuring that agreed controls are implemented, last minute risk assessments carried out and SIMOPs reviewed before allowing work to start.
- This is a varied and dynamic role, where personal accountability and a commitment to working as part of a team are required.
Experience, Educational and Personnel Requirements:
- NVQ level 3 qualifications or the equivalent level of experience in chemical plant or refinery operations would be preferred as well as a good level of formal qualifications (GCSE or equivalent) in relevant technical subjects and a good aptitude for IT systems are necessary;
- You will need to demonstrate experience of proficiency in all aspects of a Process Technician role working as part of a team with a proven ability to meet challenging deadlines;
- You'll have a track record of following complex procedures or working instructions, and will have ideally gained experience of working in a hazardous environment where safe working procedures were of paramount importance;
- We need people who are credible and authentic communicators, who can influence others positively and who have experience of working with teams from other disciplines in a structured and collaborative way; and
- Your ability to operate effectively in a delivery-focussed and often fast-paced environment will be evident, and you should be able to show us evidence of successfully learning and adapting to new processes and procedures in a positive way.
Desirable Criteria & Qualifications
- Some skills in mechanical or IE disciplines combined with a strong aptitude for learning new and complex processes would also be beneficial.
- Experience of working shifts
We have a number of roles available if you are interested then please apply on our Careers page.