Job Description
Job Description
A Refinery Technician mans a computerized control system on one or more of the refinery systems (Hydrolyzer, Fractionator, O/S, Stills, Evaporation Trains, Glycerin Refinery and other ancillary systems) to safely produce quality fatty acids per customer specifications.
- Start up the process turning valves, moving handles, working overhead, observing display screens and making other various moves to bring product into proper specification.
- Use computerized control systems and manual valves to control process and production.
- Draw product samples and conduct laboratory tests for various chemical properties such as Iodine Value, Color, pH and others. Run test on Gas Chromatographs.
- Enter laboratory test results and document observations on Quality Window.
- Perform an emergency equipment shutdown and know when it is necessary.
- Perform regular routine safety inspections that are assigned mitigating hazards or reporting identified hazards to management.
- Perform cleanup of assigned area using shovels, mix T’s and other tools.
- Enter production data and end of shift information (usage and production) into SAP.
- Perform visual/physical on site machinery and/or equipment inspection twice a shift.
- Report and notify any defects system/machineries to maintenance department /shift leader as soon as possible. Enter work orders into the electronic maintenance tracking system.
- Conduct shift turnover with the relief operator in the control room.
- Participate in maintenance activities during shutdown and repairs, joining the Maintenance team to perform inspection, installation and repairs as needed.
- Support and participate in Maintenance and Engineering teams problems.
- Perform Lockout Tag Out and Isolation of systems as required.
- Support and assist in the training and education of other employees as requested.
- Support the Company principles of Safety, Compliance, Quality, Cost and KPI’s.
- Perform other duties as requested or required.
2 week rotating schedule of 12 hour shifts example:
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 6 PM - 6 AM (48 hours)
Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday 6 PM - 6 AM (36 hours)