Process Operator Port Allen Facility

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Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 21, 2021

Business unit:

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Who are we and what do we do?

This Process Operator position is located in Port Allen, LA at the Shell Catalyst and Technologies, LP, World Scale Hydro-processing Catalyst production plant. The processing facility consists of a Precipitated Alumina Plant, two catalyst extrusion lines, a catalyst impregnation line and metals solution formulation system.

What will you do in this job?

The Process Operator is responsible for monitoring, controlling, starting and stopping equipment (such as pumps, furnaces, etc.) that pertain to unit operation and taking corrective action when necessary to ensure that all unit conditions and operations are in compliance with the Company’s safety, environmental and operating policies and procedures. Typical duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:


Ensuring strict compliance with the Company’s safety policies and procedures, taking immediate corrective action in the event a potential issue or unsafe behavior is observed
Ensuring proper turn-over by providing effective written and oral communications to the relieving shift and technician that cover routine and non-routine issues, problems faced, unit operating conditions, etc.
Monitoring and accurately recording temperatures, pressures and rates of flow for upward or downward trends Utilizing process control computer interfaces to maintain variables within target rates
Maintaining good communications with other team members and with other facility teams (Utilities, Logistics, etc.).
Actively participating in the development and performance of assigned group tasks
Performing required unit production quality control checks and analysis
Ensuring that operations are within environmental permitting requirements
Performing required preventative maintenance and assisting in the troubleshooting of potential issues while providing assistance to others when unit problems occur
Ensuring efforts are documented in accordance with policies and procedures
Communicating with engineers, maintenance technicians and other team members to assist in identifying maintenance issues and planning and scheduling maintenance activities
Properly using personal computers for meeting daily performance expectations and accessing plant and unit information and procedures
Actively assuming personal accountability for meeting the Company’s standards of continuous personal and professional development


Dimension:

The Process Operator will be a member of an operating team consisting of 8-9 operators that report to a Production Team Leader. The Process Operator will be accountable to an assigned area of the Catalyst plant during a 12 hour shift rotating schedule.

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What do we need from you?


Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work visa
Must be at least 18 year’s old
Must have a minimum of three (3) years of current experience as a Process/Production Operator in a catalyst, petrochemical or refining work environment OR have an Associate of Applied Science degree in Process Technology OR relevant military experience in a relevant job function including but not limited to Aircraft maintenance, Aviation Boatswain Mate, Diesel Mechanic, Fuels/Maintenance Specialist, Petroleum fuels/supply Specialist, Nuclear Mechanic, Plant Operations, Gas turbine Technician, Machinist or Power Plant Mechanic/Operator
Must be able to read, speak, and write English fluently and understand operation procedures
Possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States
Willingness to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation
Willingness to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation
Willingness to work at heights, climb ladders and stairs, walk on high elevation grating, work in inclement weather, work around loud industrial equipment, and work in confined spaces and outdoors with reasonable accommodations
Willingness to support and comply with Shell’s safety policies and initiatives
Willingness to work in an environment that requires the daily use of computers
Willingness to lift 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
Willingness to support Shell’s team work environment Willingness to support Shell's drug-free work environment, which will include random drug screenings.
Willingness to support Shell's harassment-free work environment
Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule; which will require work at night, on weekends and on holidays
Willingness to respond to emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team with or without accommodation. To attend to emergencies, successful candidates must reside within 60 minutes of the site, or be willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the site without relocation assistance
Willingness to be on call and meet call-out standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies
Willingness to support and comply with the company's diversity and inclusion work environment policies


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