Process Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Process Technician performs regular rotation through job assignments in all process areas including utilities and the DCS once fully trained. Job duties include:

• Ensure safety and environmental compliance has top priority through the application of established policies and procedures.
• Comprehend and follow regulatory, company, and department Safety and Environmental guidelines, policies, procedures and instructions.
• Detect potential or actual problems and take corrective action to prevent interruption of system operations which could affect safety or product quality or equipment problems.
• Monitor instrumentation and alarms continuously for conditions which could affect process control and take corrective actions to minimize interruption of operating systems.
• Tour assigned area to review equipment operation and record equipment readings
• Input of process additives 
• Collection of process samples
• Open and close valves to control flow from raw material tanks and through various pipelines involved in production process.
• Isolate and prepare equipment for maintenance repairs
• Attend scheduled safety training, emergency response training, and employee meetings

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to multitask and handle simultaneous assignments
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to employ critical thinking skills to troubleshoot process
• Basic Microsoft Computer Skills
• Math skills to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Good mechanical aptitude
• High attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work overtime when required
• Ability to serve on Emergency Response Team
• Ability to push, pull or lift 50 pounds while performing normal unit operations
• Ability to climb vertical ladders

DESIRABLE:

• Knowledge of safe work permits
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Prior Chemical or Petrochemical Plant operations experience including Boiler operations
• Previous emergency response experience
• Associates Degree in Chemical Process Technology or 3 years’ experience in petrochemical manufacturing facility/refinery.

The successful candidate will maintain a high degree of personal safety and environmental awareness at all time.   This positions requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a safe, efficient manner.  The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing is also required.  All qualified applicants must be craft certified or possess the ability to pass a craft test, as well as the ability to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and other qualifications as required.

Interested applicants may submit their resume to [email protected] or attach them to this online application.  Further inquiries may be directed to our Freeport Recruiting Department at 832 - 795 - 6084.

The Mundy Companies offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a benefits package that includes paid vacations and holidays, 401K plan, and medical insurance.

EOE/DRUG FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT