Operations Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understanding and learning how equipment operates in Bay 1 and Bay 2
• Understanding and working with plant utilities
• Working with the Operations Superintendent, Operations Director and other site groups to provide technical data and chemical engineering support related to the units.
• Cross Train with the Bay 1 and Bay 2 Production Engineer to provide backup coverage to
  • Oversee the unit processes, ensure quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner
  • Ensure all product specifications are met
  • Draw up production schedules and product transitions
• Working closely with Technical & Quality personnel to optimize operations and meet plant goals
• Liaising with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labor required
• Diagnosing problems in the production process and providing recommendations and training
• Establishing safety procedures and protocols that take the operations personnel well-being into account
• Keeping abreast of advancements in engineering and production, and sharing knowledge
• Identifying, documenting, and reporting unsafe practices
• Scheduling meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders
• Analyzing all facets of production and making recommendations for improvement
• Obtaining any materials and equipment required
• Investigate problems, analyze root causes and drive solutions
• Diagnose and document root causes of deviations in the unit and improve operating discipline
• Responding to urgent unit issues and emergencies.  Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions
• Stay current with product specifications, engineering technology and production processes
• Awareness of potential environmental impacts in Bay 1 or Bay 2 and consequences of a deviation
• Completing various administrative tasks
• Other duties as assigned

CORE VALUES
Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values:

• Caring:  Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment
• Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration
• Focused:  Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions
• Innovative:  Daring to be different by finding New Ways
• Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success

COMPETENCIES

• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current
• Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services
• Safety – HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (other technical degrees will be considered depending upon the experience level of the individual)
• 0- 3 years of experience in an engineering role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in MS Office
• Technical competence and process knowledge

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 5 years process experience in the petrochemical or refinery industry

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
The position requires the incumbent to:

• Follow safety requirements for the role including any use of personal equipment, aids, or tools
• Read technical procedures and materials in English
• Ability to read and interpret and develop documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Wear mandatory FRC and PPE (foot, head, ear, eye, and hand protection) when inside plant environment, or where directed by signage or procedure
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work including at high elevations above grade
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, walking, and climbing
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator where directed by signage or where safety precautions are necessary
• Work under deadline pressure within an environment that demands attention to safety and detail
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day
• Required to reach overhead and at shoulder level with hands and arms
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud and requires that hearing protection be worn in identified areas
• Must demonstrate fine and gross hand manipulation including pinching, gripping, turning, and keyboarding
• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment 
• Walk ½ a mile per job
• Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, wet and muddy areas, and uneven surfaces
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency situations
• Must be capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways
• Climb up to 200 feet in height