Sr. Plant Operator - Hydrotreater

Sr. Plant Operator - Hydrotreater

Lupton Petroleum - Lupton, AZ 86508

Salary Range $22.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Job Description

Lupton Petroleum Products Inc. (LPPI) is currently seeking a Sr. Plant Operator (Hydrotreater). This position is responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the hydrotreater unit, including monitoring and controlling process conditions, maintaining product quality, troubleshooting equipment and operational issues, and ensuring compliance with Company safety standards and operating procedures.

This position requires an experienced refinery or hydroprocessing operator capable of providing technical guidance, supporting plant startup and shutdown activities, and assisting with the training and development of other operators. The Sr Plant Operator (Hydrotreater) will serve as a key operational resource for the plant manager and help establish safe, consistent, and effective operating practices.

The Sr. Plant Operator (Hydrotreater) will primarily be focused on:

• Operate and monitor hydrotreater equipment and associated systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.
• Monitor and adjust operating parameters, including temperatures, pressures, flows, reactor conditions, hydrogen circulation, and other process variables to meet production requirements.
• Operate and troubleshoot process equipment including reactors, heaters, compressors, pumps, separators, heat exchangers, and associated control equipment.
• Monitor process control systems, alarms, equipment performance, and operating trends to identify potential operational issues.
• Assist in plant startup, shutdown, equipment commissioning, and transitions between operating conditions.
• Identify process abnormalities, evaluate potential causes, and recommend or implement corrective actions in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to identify equipment problems, prioritize repairs, and support equipment isolation and return-to-service activities.
• Monitor product quality and operating conditions to ensure production meets established specifications.

Operational Leadership & Training

• Provide day-to-day technical guidance and operational support to other plant operators.
• Assist the Plant Manager in coordinating daily operating activities and establishing operational priorities.
• Lead by example in following safe operating practices, established procedures and company expectations.
• Assist in developing, reviewing and improving standard operating procedures, startup/shutdown procedures and operating checklists.
• Train and mentor less experienced operators in hydrotreater operations, equipment functionality, process monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Support operator qualifications and competency assessments to ensure personnel are capable or safely performing assigned duties.
• Assist in shift turnover communications and ensure important operating conditions, equipment, concerns and outstanding activities are documented.

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Perform all duties in accordance with Company safety policies, operating procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of process safety principles and the hazards associated with high-pressure hydrogen, hydrocarbons, hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and high temperature equipment.
• Recognize abnormal operating conditions and respond appropriately to process alarms, equipment failures, and emergency shutdown conditions.
• Participate in process hazard analysis, pre-startup safety reviews, incident investigations, and continuous improvement activities as assigned.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify equipment deficiencies, leaks, unsafe conditions, and potential operational hazards.
• Conduct or assist with product sampling, testing and documentation to verify product quality and specifications.
• Follow established procedures for handling fuel, chemicals, and other hazardous materials.
• Respond to spills and other incidents according to Company procedures and promptly report concerns to management.
• Follow established procedures for equipment isolation, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, hot work, and other hazardous activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Inventory & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of production activities, product movements, inventory levels, and required operating information.
• Complete operational logs, inspection records, and the other required documentation.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance to support reliable equipment operation.
• Assist with reviewing operating trends and identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, operational checks, and basic maintenance activities as appropriate.
• Assist in troubleshooting instrumentation, control system, and mechanical equipment issues.
• Support the development of maintenance of operating procedures, equipment checklists, and training materials.

Qualifications

The preferred candidate for the Sr. Plant Operator (Hydrotreater) will have the following:

• Minimum of 5 years of operating experience in a petroleum refinery, hydroprocessing facility, or comparable petroleum or chemical processing operation.
• Demonstrated experience operating and troubleshooting continuous industrial processing equipment.
• Experience operating equipment such as compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, fired heaters, separators, and associated instrumentation and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs), process flow diagrams, operating procedures, and equipment documentation.
• Experience with distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), or similar process monitoring and control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot abnormal process conditions and make sound operational decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and able to learn company systems and processes.
• Strong mathematical and calculation skills.
• Mechanically oriented with the ability to identify equipment deficiencies and assist in troubleshooting.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to complete required Company safety and operational training.
• Adheres to the Company's values and ethical expectations.

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