Refinery Operator

Job Description

Job Description

A Refinery Technician mans a computerized control system on one or more of the refinery systems (Hydrolyzer, Fractionator, O/S, Stills, Evaporation Trains, Glycerin Refinery and other ancillary systems) to safely produce quality fatty acids per customer specifications.

• Start up the process turning valves, moving handles, working overhead, observing display screens and making other various moves to bring product into proper specification.  
• Use computerized control systems and manual valves to control process and production.
• Enter laboratory test results and document observations on Quality Window.
• Perform an emergency equipment shutdown and know when it is necessary.
• Perform regular routine safety inspections that are assigned mitigating hazards or reporting identified hazards to management.
• Perform cleanup of assigned area using shovels, mix T’s and other tools.
• Enter production data and end of shift information (usage and production) into SAP.
• Perform visual/physical on site machinery and/or equipment inspection twice a shift.  
• Report and notify any defects system/machineries to maintenance department /shift leader as soon as possible. Enter work orders into the electronic maintenance tracking system.
• Draw product samples and conduct laboratory tests for various chemical properties such as Iodine Value, Color, pH and others.  Run test on Gas Chromatographs.  
• Conduct shift turnover with the relief operator in the control room.
• Participate in maintenance activities during shutdown and repairs, joining the Maintenance team to perform inspection, installation and repairs as needed.
• Support and participate in Maintenance and Engineering teams problems.
• Perform Lockout Tag Out and Isolation of systems as required.
• Support and assist in the training and education of other employees as requested.
• Support the Company principles of Safety, Compliance, Quality, Cost and KPI’s.
• Perform other duties as requested or required.