Operator

Posted 4 Days Ago
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Clear Lake, TX
Senior level
Manufacturing
The Role
The Operator monitors equipment operations and production rates, performs inspections, manages samples, and assists in troubleshooting issues in a petrochemical environment. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, maintaining unit operations, and collaborating with team members while participating in audits and safety initiatives.
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Job Description:

Indorama Ventures – Indovinya is currently looking for an Operators to make required rounds to ensure proper equipment operation and to perform required visual and olfactory inspections. Ensure unit is operating at target rates and production is on-spec. Monitor operating equipment and ensure it is operating within desired ranges. Handles maintenance items in assigned area including safing of equipment. Identifies problem areas with the unit and communicate suggestions to unit supervision, engineering or other appropriate associates.

What will be expected from you?

 With much supervision and little decision-making:

  • Complete a site Safety Orientation and follow all Operator safety and environmental policies. Assures compliance with all applicable government regulations for safety and environmental matters.
  • Monitor production and equipment operations during actual production runs to assure target rates are achieved and the product is within specifications.
  • Draws raw material, unit stream, finished product and shipping samples as required by the unit sampling schedule.
  • Complete rotating equipment checklists each shift, lubricate as necessary, tighten valve packing, correct leaks, and blow down instrument transmitter legs as needed.
  • Team to identify process problem areas and learning how to communicate them up and through the organization using appropriate means of communication.
  • Ensure execution of unit energy optimization plan.
  • Participate in shift hand-offs at and other key operator communications meetings.
  • Participates in audits, investigations, HAZOPs, PHA's and quality efforts in the areas.
  • Maintains good housekeeping of equipment, control rooms, and the production areas.
  • Clearing and LOTO of equipment to prep for Maintenance.
  • Manager in process and raw material samples as necessary to assure operations performance.
  • Troubleshoot process and mechanical related issues in the process and work with Console Operators and Maintenance to safely address and resolve issues to maintain production.
  • Ensure that the activities are carried out to comply with the integrated management system, as applicable (safety, food safety, GMP, health, environmental, quality and responsible care requirements).
  • Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.
  • Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
  • Assists other employees in accomplishments of Indorama company goals. Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
  • Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. Participates in and completes company required training programs.

What are we looking for in the ideal candidate?

  • Associate degree in Process Operating Technology or at least 5 years relevant operations experience in a petrochemical or refinery setting is required.
  • Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email and Microsoft Office programs.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills.

What can we offer you?

Indorama Ventures – Indovinya is a global and innovative chemical company, offering sustainable and high-value solutions for the long-term success of our customers. As producers of solutions used in Crop Solutions, Energy & Resources, Home & Personal Care, Coatings, Performance Products, and other applications, we are present in the daily lives of millions of people around the world.

The successful candidate will receive competitive compensation and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, vision and dental, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, and 401k. Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us!

Additional Locations:

The Company
HQ: The Woodlands, TX
610 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Indorama Ventures Oxides & Derivatives is a leading chemical intermediates and surfactants producer with a diverse range of products in growth markets such as home & personal care, agrochemicals, oilfield technologies, fuel & lube additives and more. In January 2020, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited completed its acquisition of Huntsman’s world-class integrated oxides and derivative business, including:

Surfactants: Integrated producer of a wide range of products for home and personal care, oilfield technologies, agriculture and process industries.

Ethylene & Derivatives: Highly integrated manufacturer of ethylene, ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, ethanolamines and other derivatives.

Propylene Oxide & Derivatives: Highly competitive technology offerings in propylene glycol, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and other derivatives.

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