INEOS Oxide LLC (Contract Hire) Hiring for Process Operator (Contractor) at Plaquemine, LA Full Time

Process Operator
Plaquemine, LA
Operating Unit/Strategic Unit
Production

INEOS Organization:

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 15 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 65 manufacturing facilities in 16 countries throughout the world. INEOS products make a significant contribution to saving life, improving health and enhancing standards of living for people around the world. Its businesses produce the raw materials that are essential in the manufacture of a wide variety of goods: from paints to plastics, textiles to technology, and medicines to mobile phones – chemicals manufactured by INEOS enhance almost every aspect of modern life.

BUSINESS CONTEXT:

The INEOS manufacturing complex consists of three world-class manufacturing plants; ethanolamines, polyglycol and glycol ethers. Collectively, all three plants produce over 500 million pounds per year with sales revenue in excess of $250 million per year. Two of these plants, the polyglycol and glycol ethers plant, are contract manufactured for The Dow Chemical Company.

A staff of sixty INEOS employees and forty contractors operates the manufacturing plants continuously. With the exception of supplying raw materials, utilities and some technical support, all activities are handled by the staff at the Plaquemine plant. These activities include reaction, distillation/finishing, process control, packaging, loading, quality control/quality assurance, maintenance, safety, environmental, and supply chain activities.

Purpose of the Job:

To operate lab equipment and deliver results from analysis to the board operator based on company discipline principles. Operate field equipment, using the company discipline principles in three production units. Monitor equipment as a preventative maintenance measure and maintaining a safe and environmentally sound environment. Operate the process control boards in a safe and environmentally sound manner. Direct the team as needed with clear and timely communications. Maintain a continuous learning ambition to gain knowledge and skills to enable an operator to rotate in each job role based on the outlined time frame in the training matrix.

This individual will address all immediate activities associated with producing chemicals in three production plants. A successful candidate will begin on the job training and progress through four different levels that consist of lab operations, outside operations, batch board operations and continuous board operations. These activities will be performed in a safe and environmentally sound manner and according to company policies and procedures. The individual will work in a team environment and rotate through these job functions as his skill levels progress.

Environment / Context:

This individual will address all immediate activities associated with producing chemicals in three production plants. A successful candidate will begin on the job training and progress through four different levels that consist of lab operations, outside operations, batch board operations and continuous board operations. These activities will be performed in a safe and environmentally sound manner and according to company policies and procedures. The individual will work in a team environment and rotate through these job functions as his skill levels progress.
Responsibilities AND Accountabilities
Accountability 1:

SHE

Most important activities

• This position – and all positions – with the INEOS Oxide organization requires that the incumbent commit to learning, following, and practicing INEOS 20 Principles of Process & Behavioral Safety as applicable to the position. These Principles are posted throughout each Oxide facility and each employee must commit to following INEOS’ Life-Saving rules on a daily basis. These are posted within each Oxide facility
• Maintain safety as the highest priority of the plant by adhering to and upholding all safety policies and standards
• Observe operating procedures and envelopes
• Deviations must be ed and investigated
• Always place the safe operation or shutdown of the asset ahead of production
• Always take the asset to its safest state when in doubt
• Work within the limit of competency and training

Accountability:

All Process Operators

Most important activities

• Properly handle product waste in all areas of responsibility based on established operating discipline
• Maintain lab and plant process knowledge through continuous training courses offered by the company in order to maintain a high level of quality and process knowledge
• Perform job tasks safely as outlined in the SOP
• Practice good housekeeping in all areas of responsibilities
• Provide support as needed to management and operations team to support needs of the plant
• Responsible for complying with environmental and regulatory procedures to ensure that INEOS Oxide is regarded as a good neighbor
• Analyse and offload raw materials as needed
• Prepare equipment for maintenance work in a timely and safe manner

Accountability:

Initial Grade / Outside Operator

Most important activities

• Properly record analytical results in the LIMS and deliver result to board operator after reviewing all data for quality and notifying the board operator of any known quality or equipment issues
• Catch and analyze process and tank samples for quality for the purpose of process status and logistical needs in the EOS & GE Plant
• Conduct routine lab round, based on the established discipline for lab operators
• Begin training processes for the PEG Plant after completion of required level reviews on the timeline of the training matrix
• Conduct thorough outside rounds as per operating discipline principles ing any equipment issues including leaks of any type and properly communicating any issues
• Conduct minor troubleshooting on lab equipment and notify proper lab personnel when lab issues or inaccuracy in data is suspected due to equipment malfunction
• Properly align valving for pumping tanks and process flows

Accountability:

Mid Grade / Board Operator

Most important activities

• Able to rotate in the Outside Operator position to complete task in a safe manner
• Catch and analyze process and tank samples for quality for the purpose of process status and logistical needs in the PEG plant
• Enter batch data in the Producer program accurately to ensure the run plan is met
• Able to complete PEG batches from start to finish in a safe and timely manner
• Record analytical results in the LIMS and after reviewing all data for quality, communicating results to the board operator of any quality or equipment issues
• Able to operate and make correct adjustments and set point on the MOD Process Control System
• Begin training processes for the PEG Plant after completion of required level reviews on the timeline of the training matrix

Accountability:

Top Grade / Outside & Board Operator

Most important activities

• Able to rotate in the Outside and Board Operator position to complete task in a safe manner
• Continuous monitoring of the process conditions of Ethanolamines, Glycol Ethers, and assist the PEG operator in monitoring the PEG control board
• Communicates with raw materials feeder plants and service departments such as Environmental Operations and Power and Utilities to ensure each individual has needed information to perform their task in a safe and efficient manner.
• Record product transfers from process to storage, and inform necessary personnel
• Takes supportive approach to the “Team” concept and participates in decision making
• Record and communicate during shift, plant performance activity, daily tasks and issues in the process log
• Perform necessary process control adjustments based on analytical results and/or process optimization; ensuring the company’s operating discipline principles are followed
• Perform duties necessary as a First Responder to Emergency Services in accordance to plant discipline principles

Skills/Competencies
Education/Experience

• High School or Equivalent
• Associates Degree in Applied Science in Process Technology preferred

Technical Skills

• Prior Chemical Plant experience a plus
• Basic Chemistry knowledge a plus

Behavioral Skills

• Good communications skills
• Good math skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Safety Minded
• Good computer skills
• Able to work shift work

ADA Physical requirements, visual acuity requirements and environmental conditions
COVID-19 Vaccination

Candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Inside

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and or up to 10pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions that occur inside and outside.

Outside

The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Following are the Primary Key Performance Indicators for this position:

• ISO Compliance
• SHE Performance – zero incidents
• Process Safety – zero incidents
• TAR executed safely
• Reliability >99%
• First Pass Prime >99%
• Meeting compliance with EPA, GMP, DOT and all OSHA regulations
• Meet all departmental annual training and progression goals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31.93 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Chemical Plant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person