Job Description
Summary The Process Operator will perform physical labor and be responsible for monitoring equipment and process variables in order to assist in project processing operations. Field tasks include fueling, cleaning, maintaining and monitoring of process equipment housed on an PATH jobsite or facility. Position entails operation and monitoring of process equipment, such as pumps, filtration skids, steam boilers, Nitrogen generation equipment and liquid storage vessels to aid in system processing and function. Troubleshooting of all systems and componentry during a project or at an PATH facility will be a responsibility of the Processing Operator. The Process Operator is responsible for ensuring proper internal system documents are accurate in order to correctly diagnose system issues and provide solutions in terms of adjusting PATH equipment and processes.
Duties and Responsibilities - Perform visual checks of fluid transfer equipment including, but not limited to, piping, hoses, pumps, and heat exchangers.
- Provide valuable input to supervision on how to efficiently segment and execute large scale Processing operations.
- Read and comprehend basic processing documents such as processing plans, piping diagrams, plot plans, process flow diagrams and process check sheets.
- Able to safely retrieve samples from all process steams and perform novice level laboratory testing.
- Able to properly diagnose system issues during documented process rounds as well as sensory rounds.
- Execute the cleaning and reinstalling of system filters during the active processing of project.
- Maintain an organized inventory of tools and materials and perform auditing of levels for upcoming processing activities.
- Ability to stay focused on particular tasks despite being in an active and complex workplace.
- Monitor all utilities equipment and ensure their correct operation within the phase of the project.
- Pay close attention to process variables and track trends so that processing plans continue to progress as planned.
- Able to accurately gauge tankage and document volume transfers.
- Maintain safe operation of all project vehicles and mobile equipment.
- Work in appropriate PPE for a variety of areas, including impermeable suits and breathing air apparatus.
- Remain engaged and providing value to the team despite facing challenging and demanding work conditions and environments.
- Communicate effectively with all coworkers. This includes active participation in safety discussions for upcoming work activities.
- Ensures all safety systems are managed and followed by all employees.
- Clean equipment, tools, and jobsite on a regular basis to uphold professional atmosphere.
- Engage all coworkers with a positive attitude and strive to improve yourself and your teammates every day.
- Always maintain a safe and respectful working environment.
- Provide general labor to support other company workgroups when necessary
Required Qualifications - 2-4 years of relevant processing experience
- Associates in Applied Process Technology highly preferred
- Active TWIC card
- Active and unrestricted Driver's License
- DISA background score of 2 or less to gain access to all client sites with no restrictions
- Negative results on all substance abuse testing protocols set forth by company and clients
- Passing grade on PATH Operator's training course (>80% score)
- Physically able to perform all duties required including lifting 50 pounds
- Pass a job specific physical without restrictions
- Must have access to a telephone and reliable transportation
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to work in confined spaces
Position Skills and Abilities - Safety conscious and awareness for themselves and their team
- Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience
- Basic chemistry knowledge
- Visual and referential estimation of material dimensions
- Leadership and ownership of their own performance
- Ability to work as a valuable member of a team
- Communicate clearly with their team
- Knowledge of basic hand tools used in pipefitting and fluids handling
- Able to calibrate and zero all system air monitoring equipment
- Industrial workplace experience
- Piping and hose components and specifications
- Mathematical comprehension to be able to calculate dimensions and weights
Additional Notes - Shifts are typically 10-12 hours per day
- Operations are often 24 hours per day, and all employees must be willing and able to work night shifts
- Operations are not always suspended during holidays or emergencies
- Requires outdoor work in variety of environments and temperatures
- Travel requirements are extensive, and often require significant air travel
Path Environmental Technology LLC
Job Tags
Holiday work, Outdoor, Shift work, Night shift,