Board Operator in NIXON, Texas at Lazarus Energy Holdings

PURPOSE AND ROLE:

The Board Operator will be a part of the operations team, analyzing specifications and controlling continuous operation of petroleum refining and processing units. Operating control panel to regulate temperature, pressure, rate of flow, and tank level in petroleum refining unit, according to process schedules.

JOBE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (KEY DUTIES)

• Provides constant monitoring of instrument control panel and adjusts controls to regulate process variables (e.g., pressures, flow rates, temperatures, fluid levels) as necessary to maintain purity and operating efficiency within design operating parameters.
• Oversees, reads, and maintains equipment controlling temperature and flow of product.
• Monitors gauges, inspects product, troubleshoots as needed, and handles routine maintenance.
• Records data from equipment readings.
• Upon qualification, issues and monitors safe work permits.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of petroleum refinery operations.
• Operates within regulations of Process Safety Management (PSM) and environment permit requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must hold a valid Driver License with excellent driving record.
• Must be able to complete Health Questionnaire and pass drug test and background check.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Attention to Detail - ability to be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Communication - ability to communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally; writes as appropriate for audience needs and conveys information effectively and professionally to others.
• Computer & Digital Literacy- ability to access, manage, understand, integrate, communicate, evaluate and create information safely and appropriately through digital devices and networked technologies.
• Mechanical Aptitude- ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts and principles such as, but not limited to, sounds, heat conduction, velocity, gravity, friction, pressure, kinetic and potential energy, etc when working or using mechanical machinery.
• Operation & Control- understanding of how process controls and automation are used to operate equipment in process plant.
• Operation Monitoring- ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Quality Control Analysis- ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Safety - in difficult or complex situations, ability to recognize safety risks in operational activities and use appropriate measures to control and manage identified risks.
• Safety Awareness - ability to recognize and identify potential hazards. Evaluates changes in work environment with respect to impact on safety of self and others. Understands potential threats created by deviation from safety procedures and improper use of tools and equipment. Uses personal protection equipment. Uses tools and equipment in compliance with manuals and training. Calls attention to potential and actual hazardous conditions as they arise. Demonstrates knowledge of lockout/tag out procedures. Stops work if there are unsafe working conditions.
• Systems Analysis - ability to determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.