Operator

• Quintana, TX, US
• Posted On: 01/29/2024
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Job Class: Operations

Job Summary

As a member of the Freeport LNG team, contribute positively and assist in the development of the organization, which embraces a commitment for safety and environmental best practice, continuous improvement and teamwork. Responsible for the safe and efficient field operation of the assigned unit while under the direction of the Shift Supervisor and Shift Team Leader. Will be required to work a rotating schedule with the flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and cover positions on overtime as required. Complete the day-to-day activities in the field as well as operational changes directed by the Panel Operator. Responsible for interfacing with the other Field and DCS control room operators to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Make control changes in the field as necessary to ensure smooth overall operations
• Comply with all facility safety, environmental and health requirements
• Conduct scheduled rounds of outside facility to ensure parameters are within the safe operating envelope
• Monitor all plant equipment (oil levels, vibration, etc.) and correct or report problems
• Permit daily work in accordance with company procedures
• Apply energy isolation systems in accordance with company procedures
• Complete progression plan as instructed by supervision and training staff
• Complete facility specific training and duties as assigned by site supervision
• Obtain all samples as required
• Attend routine Safety meetings and updates
• Assert and follow all Life Saving Rules
• Participate and train in emergency response actions as an Initial Response Team (IRT) member on-shift in an emergency event.
• Must be able to attend planned and or scheduled regulatory trainings and/or drills as required to maintain IRT/ERT status.
• Must be able to work a rotating 12 hour shift schedule, work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and share on-call duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain work authorization/security clearance through a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Performs other duties as assigned and deemed necessary by facility supervision.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

Minimum Required:

• Associates Degree in Process technology; or;
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent with 1 years’ applicable experience working in operations within and LNG, NGL or chemical plant

Preferred:

• Associates Degree in Process technology with 3 years’ applicable experience working in operations within and LNG, NGL or chemical plant
• Experience in operations of an LNG Technology utilizing a DCS system
• Experience with the operations of a Honeywell Experion DCS System

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Good written/verbal technical communication skills
• Ability to receive and follow work instruction from Supervisors/Team leaders
• Active learner
• Self-starter/motivated
• Ability to follow operating procedures
• Good mechanical background
• Trained in Emergency Response
• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong commitment to HSE with the ability to inspire and lead others

HSE Responsibilities

Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Freeport LNG Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.

Working Conditions and Physical Expectations

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

• May be required to wear respiratory protective equipment.
• Must be able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.
• Operates in an industrial plant environment.
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Not necessarily protected from weather and temperature changes. Possible exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy weather conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical circuits.
• Exposure to constant, or intermittent sounds of a pitch level sufficient to cause marked distraction.
• Ability to obtain and maintain work authorization/security clearance through a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Routinely uses standard office and field communications equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers w/scanner and fax, and radios.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to drive to other Company work locations as required.
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility.
• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift.
• The incumbent is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Physically able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent will be required to talk and hear.
• May be required to enter confined spaces.
• May be required to work at elevated heights.