Production Technician

divh2Production Technician/h2pLocation: Green Lake Facility, Port Lavaca, TX/ppThe Production Technician entails working rotating 12-hour shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays in the plant operations area. This position is a member of the plant Emergency Response Team and subject to call 24 hours/day 7 days/week for emergencies (hazardous chemical, personnel rescue and/or fire response). All job activities carried out by the Production Technician shall be executed in a safe and efficient manner consistent with the INEOS 20 Principles and the Culture of Prevention./ph3Responsibilities And Accountabilities/h3ulliUphold safety as the highest priority./liliAdhering to and supporting the INEOS 20 Principles and INEOS Global Life Saving Rules/liliControl unit equipment or systems that process chemical substances into specified products, according to established operating procedures, and process instrumentation./liliObserve and compile data from either field instruments or from a distributive control system to control numerous temperatures, pressures, levels and flows through the process to control the operation within specified safe and productive limits./liliRecord process information and operating activities on log sheets, logbooks, and electronic formatted devices./liliResponsible for performing a thorough shift handover during shift relief./liliCollect samples as outlined in the sample plan or as requested./liliSupport plant unit operations as deemed necessary through guidance from the SSM and/or Step Up./liliComplete computer-based training (VTAs) on schedule./liliWork with supervision to troubleshoot and optimize the process. This would typically include but not be limited to conditions affecting safety, efficiency, capacity, and product quality./liliHelp maintain plant integrity by ensuring the equipment is in good, safe, regulatory compliant condition. Identify maintenance issues to maintenance through communication or SAP/work order system./liliPerform routine and non-routine housekeeping required to maintain designated process area clean and safe./liliAssist the Safety Department in reviewing and auditing the process as requested./liliMaintain up-to-date certifications, qualifications, and training records based on regulatory agency compliance and the INEOS emergency response team requirements, including off-site activities./li/ulh3Education/Experience Required/h3ulliHigh School diploma required./liliProcess Technology Degree or Experience in a Chemical Manufacturing plant is preferred./liliMust have a history of high job performance./li/ulh3Skills/Competencies/h3ulliStrong interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication skills./liliMechanical aptitude/liliStrong sense of teamwork and excellent work ethic./liliAbility to use: The use of the following electronic devices will be required: electronic calculator, personal computer, handheld device, and two-way radio, LEL/O2 meter. Knowledge of the following software will be required: Distributive Control System (DCS), Data Historian, spreadsheets, word processor, e-mail, and document management. The use of the following tools and equipment will be required: forklift, hand tools, ladder, chain hoists, power washer, and man lift./li/ulh3Physical Requirements/h3ulliAbility to perform duties and climb stairs while wearing 35 lb Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Fire Bunker Gear or fully enclosed Hazardous Chemical Suit for 30 minutes at a time./liliAbility to climb fixed vertical ladder cages at heights up to 30 ft. To a total of 200 ft. (Ladder cages provide rest stop every 30 ft.)/liliAbility to climb 6 flights of stairs carrying a weighted object, i.e., Fire Extinguisher. Ability to open/close large valves. Ability to enter enclosed spaces through 24 manway, for rescue and permitting purposes./liliAbility to lift 50 lbs. or rescue a person while wearing necessary PPE./liliAble to pull approximate 100 lbs., as a part of Emergency Rescue./liliAbility to wear required personal protective equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, chemical goggles, faces shield, rigid safety shoes/boots, full/half face cartridge masks./liliAbility to safely work with hazardous chemicals according to facility policies and procedures./liliMust be able to work outdoors/inclement weather./liliMust be able to tolerate confined spaces and work at heights. Operate emergency response vehicles. Ambulance, fire truck, response van. Automatic/standard transmission./liliMust possess valid drivers license to operate emergency equipment, i.e., ambulance/fire truck./li/ulpOur culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers./p/div