Plant Operator

TETRA Technologies Careers•Port Fourchon, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges. Founded in 1981, TETRA ( NYSE: TTI ) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century. Visit the Company's website at www.onetetra.com for more information or connect with us on LinkedIn. Essential Duties: Perform the day-to-day tasks required to operate and maintain a Clear Brine Fluid blending facility safely. Ensure that all facility activities are conducted in the safest possible manner. Conduct all tasks within the Blend Plant Best Safety Practices and in such a way as to minimize waste and damage of TETRA’s chemical additives, clear brine fluids, and fixed capital assets. This position is a seven (7) days on work and seven (7) days off work rotation. The seven (7) days on work schedule requires the employee to reside in the assigned Blend Plant from 8:00 am on the crew change day until 8:00 AM on the following crew change day. During the on work rotation employees are on call and are expected to follow TETRA’s policies and procedures at all times. Follow all instructions regarding Blend Plant activities given to you by the Blend Plant Manager Take an active role in keeping the Blend Plant work and residential areas clean and orderly Perform in plant Quality Control activities on all fluids shipped and received Ensure that all pallet material prepared for delivery is ready for shipment. Proper labels are attached to pallets and containers Material is properly labeled Material containers are in good condition for shipment SDS sheets are provided to transporters for all materials shipped. Ensure all day-to-day and periodic inspections and maintenance are performed and documented.

Requirements

EDUCATION : High School Degree or General Education Degree (GED), technical degree, and/or equivalent field experience preferred
EXPERIENCE : 1 - 7+ years’ experience, ability to diagnose electronic and mechanical control problems preferred
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS : Valid Driver's License
TRAVEL: 10%
OTHER: Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
Must possess a valid Driver’s license.
Able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime (if applicable)
Able and willing to work in inclement weather, climb structures, perform work at heights, and in enclosed spaces
Able and willing to work both independently in remote locations and in a team environment
The employee is regularly required to stand, see, talk, and hear.
The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle and control equipment.
The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

Responsibilities

Perform the day-to-day tasks required to operate and maintain a Clear Brine Fluid blending facility safely.
Ensure that all facility activities are conducted in the safest possible manner.
Conduct all tasks within the Blend Plant Best Safety Practices and in such a way as to minimize waste and damage of TETRA’s chemical additives, clear brine fluids, and fixed capital assets.
Follow all instructions regarding Blend Plant activities given to you by the Blend Plant Manager
Take an active role in keeping the Blend Plant work and residential areas clean and orderly
Perform in plant Quality Control activities on all fluids shipped and received
Ensure that all pallet material prepared for delivery is ready for shipment.
Proper labels are attached to pallets and containers
Material is properly labeled
Material containers are in good condition for shipment
SDS sheets are provided to transporters for all materials shipped.
Ensure all day-to-day and periodic inspections and maintenance are performed and documented.