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.
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Start up the process turning valves, moving handles, working overhead, observing display screens and making other various moves to bring product into proper specification.
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Use computerized control systems and manual valves to control process and production.
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Enter laboratory test results and document observations on Quality Window.
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Perform an emergency equipment shutdown and know when it is necessary.
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Perform regular routine safety inspections that are assigned mitigating hazards or reporting identified hazards to management.
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Perform cleanup of assigned area using shovels, mix T’s and other tools.
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Enter production data and end of shift information (usage and production) into SAP.
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Perform visual/physical on site machinery and/or equipment inspection twice a shift.
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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.
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Conduct shift turnover with the relief operator in the control room.
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Participate in maintenance activities during shutdown and repairs, joining the Maintenance team to perform inspection, installation and repairs as needed.
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Draw product samples and conduct laboratory tests for various chemical properties such as Iodine Value, Color, pH and others.Run test on Gas Chromatographs.
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Support and participate in Maintenance and Engineering teams problems.
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Perform Lockout Tag Out and Isolation of systems as required.
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Support and assist in the training and education of other employees as requested.
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Support the Company principles of Safety, Compliance, Quality, Cost and KPI’s.
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Perform other duties as requested or required.