Process Operator

Company:

INEOS Oligomers

Job title

Process Operator

Location

Chocolate Bayou, Alvin, TX - USA

Organizational context and job purpose

Organizational Context:

With LAO manufacturing facilities in Canada and Belgium, INEOS Oligomers is one of the large merchant suppliers of Linear Alpha Olefins (LAO).

 LAO is used in a variety of industries, with the main markets being comonomers for polyethylene, feedstock for the production of lubricants, surfactants, lubricant additives, and paper sizing chemicals, and base stock for drilling fluids. PAO is a synthetic lubricant.

As part of its growth strategy, INEOS Oligomers invested $500 million in a new world-scale LAO & PAO production facility to be located on INEOS Olefins & Polymers site in Chocolate Bayou, Alvin, Texas.

Purpose of the job:

This role will report to the Shift Supervisor.

It is expected that Process Operator will be responsible for safe and reliable operations of the PAO & LAO facility working with Shift Supervisors, Operations Engineers, the MOC Coordinator, and the Operations team.

The Process Operators will be responsible running the day-to-day operations for the LAO and/or PAO oligomers facility at Chocolate Bayou.

• As a Responsible Care company, we encourage our employees to embrace the principles of Responsible Care® by actively practicing them, promoting awareness of Responsible Care® and encouraging others to commit to these principles.  Responsible Care® is the chemistry industry's commitment to sustainability - the betterment of society, the environment, and the economy. Its ethic and principles compel us to innovate for safer and more environmentally friendly products and processes, and to work cooperatively to identify and eliminate harm throughout the entire life cycle of their products.

• Embraces and promotes the INEOS 20 Safety Principles.

Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

Primary Responsibilities of Process Operator:

• Team and individual goals associated with all aspects of the safe and optimal operation and control of plant equipment.

• required to troubleshoot control and equipment problems and make sound decisions based on operating guidelines and principles, while working in accordance with INEOS Safe Work Practices. 

• expected to apply demonstrated technology, understand process chemistry and make use of innovative leading-edge technology.  The Process Operator is expected to always maintain all products to the specified quality parameters.

• will be responsible for the execution of the daily business instructions that are provided by the Shift Supervisor with guidance from Operations Engineers and MOC coordinator.

•  participates in team activities related to planning, establishing team goals, setting priorities, budgeting, and establishing key performance indicators and measurement indicators.

The principal accountabilities for the Process Operator are:

• Ensure daily business instruction issued by Shift Supervisor as completed.

• As part of daily duties make good operator rounds.

• Ensure all products meet the specified quality parameters.

• Ensure that all effluent streams meet the specified quality parameters.

• Monitor unit operations and troubleshoot process problems.

• Make sound decisions based on operating guidelines and principles

• Lead safety inspections in area of responsibility, and execute safe work practices

• Identification and rectification of unsafe work practice

• Knowledge of Safe Work Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and Special Permits

• Complete unit HSE and Process Safety Checks

• Work with Maintenance and Engineering for the execution of various maintenance tasks

• Work well with others under any situation.

• Must participate in the training of new operators

• Must qualify and be sufficient in all process areas.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Principal duties include:

• Operates the following types of processes and equipment: DCS systems, HMIs, reactors, cooling tower, pressure flash drums, rotating and reciprocating compressors, pumps, propylene refrigeration system, reactor wash system, distillation towers (including vacuum towers), tank farm, rail car and truck loading, flare system, process waste water, storm sewer system, and furnace dowtherm system, BFW.

• Collects samples at various stages in the process and correlates sample analysis with observations of equipment performance and instrument readings.

• Maintains logs on readings, production rates, and equipment conditions.

• Performs start-ups, shutdowns, and adjusts controls both manually and electronically to regulate flows, temperatures, levels, PM, and pressures of process streams at the desired condition.

• Initiates and participates in troubleshooting activities to resolve current problems and to prevent re-occurrences.

• Prepares equipment and process for maintenance.

• Assists in the development and modification of operating procedures.

• Supports and contributes to the implementation of the HSE management system.

• Performs some DCS functions.

• May have the option of participating in the site emergency response teams including firefighting duties.

• Performs some maintenance and preventive maintenance duties.

• Maintains good housekeeping practices.

• Fulfills team member requirements

• Performs other duties as required

Normal Operations:

Inside Operations:

• Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions.

• Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions.

• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as without supervisory personnel.

• Operate LAO & PAO chemical processing or systems and equipment.

• Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.

• Coordination operations with outside operators.  Ensure the process is always safe.

• Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields.

• Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.

• Record Production, Shift Change Over, and operations concerns & issues operations logbook

Outside Operations:

• Operation of LAO & PAO plant equipment (pumps, compressors, valves, process equipment, forklifts, etc)

• Operate heavy equipment as needed

• Regular monitoring of plant conditions via field inspection and computer control system and taking action to maintain stable operations

• Perform routine unit operational tasks including sampling and testing

• Make routine rounds of designated areas of the plant; make observations in unit for any equipment issues or abnormal conditions that may create hazards or inefficiencies.

• Maintain operations logs including equipment performance and instrument readings

• Perform routine daily minor maintenance and preventative maintenance activities

• Assist with the repair and modification of equipment

• Work with plant staff to optimize production and troubleshoot Unit Operations and equipment

• Safe isolation and preparation of equipment for operations, maintenance and project activities

• Generate work requests for required maintenance items

• Use of PC to access various programs as well as input plant data

Logistics and Rail / Truck Loading

• Required to manage the tank farm

• Sampling of the tank farm, CA management of samples

• Moving and Positioning of Rail Cars

• Loading Rail Cars and Tank Trucks

Work Schedule:

The Process Operator for LAO & PAO Oligomers Operations will work the rotating 12-hour shift schedule in place at the site. Overtime will be required.

Skills Required

Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Required

• Has developed a solid foundation of knowledge regarding operational units, in order to make informed decisions.   Is expected to utilize this knowledge during urgent process conditions and emergency situations.

• Possesses good listening and communication skills

• Has excellent motivational skills

• Is focused on providing good customer service

• Proven commitment and delivery of SHE compliance

• Is able to work in a changing environment

• Promotes a positive work environment. Creates a strong morale and spirit, feeling of belonging in the team.

• Basic Experience with Windows and Microsoft Word & Excel.

• Minimum of three (3) years' full-time practical experience in a chemical process operations role or a P-tech degree

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.