Pilot Plant Operator

Tri-Starr Personnel•San Antonio, TX

15h

About The Position

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in the heart of groundbreaking chemical plant operations? We're looking for an experienced and skilled Pilot Plant Operator to join our dynamic team! As a key player during your assigned work shift, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient start-up, operations, and shutdown of our state-of-the-art chemical plant equipment. Operating from the control room, your expertise will be crucial in ensuring personnel and equipment safety. As the focal point for all operational aspects during the assigned work shift, the Pilot Plant Operator takes charge of ensuring the safety and efficiency of the chemical plant equipment. Operating from the control room, responsibilities include the safe start-up, operation, and shutdown of plant equipment. The role involves reporting to and supporting the Shift Supervisor and/or plant management. Providing valuable input on Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities, plant improvement projects, and third-party activities is also part of the responsibilities. Key duties include monitoring and operating equipment, participating in safety meetings, and training, and safely operating vehicles on-site. The Pilot Plant Operator conducts start-up, operation, and shutdown procedures, adjusting parameters as needed for safe and efficient plant operation. In case of faulty equipment operation, the operator diagnoses the cause and takes appropriate action to restore safety. Monitoring emissions and promptly notifying supervisors of abnormal situations are critical aspects of the role. Directing field operators, providing reports on plant status, troubleshooting, and maintaining a clean work area are essential responsibilities. The role also includes training site staff, performing minor maintenance during scheduled and unscheduled periods, and carrying out additional duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor and/or plant management.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Proficiency in Excel/Word
Availability for 24/7 shift work
Minimum 5 years of industry experience.
Knowledge of mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical equipment.
Familiarity with chemical or process demonstration unit plant operations.
Ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of policies, procedures, and instructions.
Knowledge of equipment isolation and tagging procedures.
Thorough understanding of the purpose and use of safety equipment.
Problem-solving skills for identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions.
Excellent teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating process demonstration units is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the safety and efficiency of the chemical plant equipment.
Safe start-up, operation, and shutdown of plant equipment.
Reporting to and supporting the Shift Supervisor and/or plant management.
Providing valuable input on Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities, plant improvement projects, and third-party activities.
Monitoring and operating equipment.
Participating in safety meetings and training.
Safely operating vehicles on-site.
Conducting start-up, operation, and shutdown procedures, adjusting parameters as needed for safe and efficient plant operation.
Diagnosing the cause of faulty equipment operation and taking appropriate action to restore safety.
Monitoring emissions and promptly notifying supervisors of abnormal situations.
Directing field operators.
Providing reports on plant status.
Troubleshooting.
Maintaining a clean work area.
Training site staff.
Performing minor maintenance during scheduled and unscheduled periods.
Carrying out additional duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor and/or plant management.