Process Operator - Hamilton, Canada - World Energy

Description

Reporting on a daily basis to the Team Lead (and the Production Coordinator for employment-related matters), this position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating equipment and adjusting processes to produce biodiesel.

Process Operators monitor process equipment, conduct in-process quality tests, are competent DCS operators, and conduct minor maintenance tasks as required.

• Monitor and control the biodiesel process in a safe, environmentally responsible and efficient manner via the computer interface Distributed Control System(DCS) and through manual field manipulations;
• Adjust set points as directed/required.
• Safely Start and Stop plant sequences.
• Adjust (stop/start) field equipment as required.
• Communicate tasks and status to Team as appropriate.
• Connect hoses, purge lines and conduct material transfers as directed.
• Perform area rounds and inspections according to plant procedures and work instructions;
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes to correct or optimize operations.
• Verify conditions and process setup for plant start and stop sequences (complete process field walk down/verification routines).
• Take regular process samples according to established sampling programs and sample the final tank product as directed.
• Conduct various lab tests, document lab results and eventually adjust the process as directed;
• Inprocess biodiesel testing.
• Cooling water tests.
• Process adjustments.
• Complete housekeeping tasks as directed;
• Clean up minor spills.
• Move equipment and materials as needed.
• Operate forklift and aeriallift as needed.
• Pump/clean out containment areas.
• General safety grounds keeping, shovel snow, spread salt and sand as needed.
• Complete relevant safety training and job specific training activities as defined in the World Energy Training System.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks as appropriate;
• Adjust pump seal packing.
• Change oil, water, and HVAC filters.
• Change process fluids in equipment as required.
• Grease and lubricate equipment.
• Support Terminal Services operations as required;
• Load and unload tank trucks and rail cars.
• Conduct/monitor material transfers.
• Participate in Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) programs;
• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Report all injuries and incidents.
• Follow all BIOX safety and environmental procedures.
• Participate in facility sponsored and required training initiatives, train/mentor new employees in carrying out job duties.

• Key skills and aptitudes;
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Very good keyboarding skills.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Minimum 23 years of community college education in a process or engineering related discipline (or other equivalent experience and training).
• 12 months or more experience in a chemical/process or industrial background would be an asset.

• Must be able to climb ladders, open valves, and lift moderate weights for short durations.
• Rotating 24hour/7day per week, 12 hours per shift (including statutory holidays).
• Work overtime as required.
• Substantial concentration and alertness required to monitor process operations via multiple DCS computer screens.
• Must respond to upset conditions and stressful situations for short periods of time.

• Indoor control room operations.
• Outdoor activities in all weather conditions.
• Use of standard PPE (safety glasses, hard hat, safety shoes, FR clothing, supplied work gloves) at all times, increased PPE for specific shortterm tasks.

• Extended health care

• 12 hour shift