Refinery Operator jobs in Atlanta, GA

General Description : Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Starts up and shuts down process equipment; maintains unit operations to meet reliability, cost, HSSE and quality standards.

Capable of operating assigned process unit both field and control board positions. Operations runs around the clock, 7 days per week.

Position works 12 hour rotating shifts with overtime. Some positions may require TWIC access card certification.

Roles and Responsibilities                                                                                     Â

• Operates Process Equipment.                                                                                             Â
• Starts up and shuts down equipment
• Monitors and makes adjustments to equipment

Pumps, vessels, furnaces, steam stations, compressors, filters, centrifuges, exchangers, distillation towers, valves, etc.

• Clears plugged process lines
• Resets analyzers
• Anticipates and responds to equipment failures
• Monitors seal fluids, replenish seal pots
• Performs area walkthroughs - operating rounds
• Monitors and reports oil usage
• Uses DCS Board readings and observation (sounds, inspections)

      to troubleshoot equipment

• Capability to understand equipment, process flows and pressures to enable effective troubleshooting.
• Confirms transfer line-ups
• Performs maintenance and reliability activities.                                                                 Â
• Prepares equipment for maintenance work
• Competent in Control of Work (COW) process (test equipment, permitting, LOTO, blind list for installation and removal).
• Performs minor maintenance
• Replenish lubricants
• Monitors unit for leaks or evidence of leaks and report in database
• Dispose of process waste per environmental regulations
• Participated in reliability projects
• Support unit mini-outages and turnarounds when scheduled.
• Performs daily equipment checks to determine maintenance

                            needs, advises Foreman / Maintenance Coordinator

• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.                     Â
• Maintains a clean and well organized work area (housekeeping)
• Attends meetings as required
• Attends training as required and drills on operating scenarios and emergencies
• Complies with all HSSE programs (safety, environmental, PSM), policies and procedures
• Performs special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Assures product quality                                                                                                       Â
• Identifies and reports process and product nonconformance per ISO9001 procedures.
• Monitor silos and assures correct product transfers
• Identifies and monitors process controls affecting quality
• Submits reports as scheduled (daily, EOM, etc.)
• Monitors and adjusts plant processes                                                                                 Â
• Responsible for full procedure compliance, including documentation and signoff of appropriate job tasks accurately and transparently as outlined in PSM060.
• Traces process lines
• Collects and analyzes process samples, adjusts additives

      accordingly, adjust process per lab results

• DCS Board is responsible for continuously monitoring process using trends / DCS graphic
• Alarm response - DCS Board is responsible for monitoring DCS Alarm Summary and works with Field Operator who is responsible for aiding Board Operator in verification of abnormal situations.
• Aligns valves for normal, by-pass and shutdown operations
• Responds to unit emergencies
• Identifies and reports any emerging risks
• Coordinates interplant material transfers
• Assists Foreman and Engineers to meet process targets
• Unloads raw materials, records and reports inventory
• Troubleshoots process and equipment; identify root causes
• Monitors and reports in plant data systems (i.e. leak database, PDR, Title V, Material Receiving, LOTO, SORA, Documentum, I-Process - rounds, etc.).

                            installation inspections, etc.; suggests improvements

Operations Technician

• Education, Experience, Certifications Required : Â High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Two year technical degree from an accredited institution or 3-5 years of industrial experience with preference in chemical / refining experience;
• Work Key Certification; Workplace Documents (4), Graphic Literacy (4), Applied Math (4) and Applied Technology (4); effective oral and written communication skills;

effective interpersonal skills; basic PC skills; basic math skills; ability to interpret and use SDSs, P&IDs and PFDs.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide.

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Last updated : 2024-05-07