Centrifuge Process Technician

Centrifuge Process Technician

The position of the Centrifuge Process Technician with the Hydrocarbon Recovery Facility's Team. Daily operations of the Centrifuge process team coordinates with the Process Operator Lead.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, procedures and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Performs all job related functions in a Safe, Honest, Ethical and Compliant fashion. Maintains a "Safety First" approach to all tasks and understands that operating safely is the most important thing we do.
• Engages in strenuous physical labor to include lifting, pulling heavy objects, standing for long periods of time, climbing and working from ladders and scaffolds.
• Works in potentially hazardous atmospheres and locations where exposure to hazardous substances may be encountered to include petroleum hydrocarbons, benzene and hydrogen sulfide
• Must understand the inner workings of a centrifuge machine and be able to maintain it.
• Start-up, Shutdown, and operate the CSU Process.
• Operating plant equipment, machinery, processes, performing permit sampling, laboratory tests, monitoring meters, gauges, keeping a log of plant operations, and related records.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains or rebuilds equipment and machinery relative to the physical plant and its processes including, pumps, motors, variable frequency drives.
• Operate the vacuum truck pump.
• Shift roll-off boxes as needed in the plant.
• Must be able to trouble shoot any issues on the centrifuge and be able to monitor the flow volumes and maximize separation of oil and optimize the percent solids.
• Follows all safety and compliance rules and regulations
• Has the ability to wear and properly use of variety of Levels A, B and C& D Personal Protective Equipment including face, hand, foot and eye protection as well as respiratory protection equipment.
• Works with EH&S, HR and Training Departments to ensure that training and drug screens are current.
• Completes required paperwork to include Safe Work Permits, Inspection Forms, JSA's and Safety Audits.
• Is available for "On Call" duty when emergencies or special situations arise
• Team player that leads by example
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by Reworld management as required by business

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1-2 year experience in plant work and operating a centrifuge, preferably a horizontal decanter type.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and manufactures to troubleshoot machine problems.
• Demonstrate adequate math skills for calculating machine throughputs, volume calculations, analyze, organize data, prepare records, and reports.
• Applicants should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel programs for use in generating operational matrix
• Adequate knowledge of the tools, equipment and terminology used in the installation, rebuilding, maintenance, repair of Centrifuge, and auxiliary equipment.
• Unload/Load tanker trailers.
• Skill in the operation repair of pumps, valves, and related mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Skill in the operation and programming of PLC instruments and panels.
• Lab treatment testing for qualification of products.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate with others for safety and efficiency requirements
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing operating conditions
• Bilingual a plus (Spanish/English)
• Able to work "shift" work as required.

Skill Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Strong computer skills
• Must have verifiable previous experience in automated plant operations

Training Requirements:

• Be able to pass a Respirator Fit test
• Be able to pass a Basic Plus safety class at HASC, in English
• Be able to pass a 40 hour HAZWOPER training class
• Complete OSHA 10 hour training
• PPE Training
• Hazard Communication
• SWPPP training
• Spill Prevention Plan training
• Be able to pass "B" (Basic-Outside) Operator training requirements
• Be able to pass "A" (Advanced-Control) Operator training requirements
• Other training as necessary for the tasks at hand

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work for periods up to 12 hours in varying outside climates
• Requires standing, walking, carrying, stooping, crouching, sitting, grasping and reaching
• May require lifting, pulling and/or pushing up to 50 lbs.
• Able to pass Hazwoper physical

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.