Lead Process Operator - La Porte, United States - Gas Innovations

Description

Gas Innovations

LaPorte, TX

Lead Process Operator

Full Time

Gas Innovations is a fast growing, world leading provider of high purity hydrocarbon specialty gases in the refrigerant, pharmaceutical, industrial, electronics and agricultural chemical industries.

We offer the opportunity to work in an open, family-styled environment, where teamwork is imperative, success is on everyone's mind and is the responsibility of all.

Reporting to the Vice President, Engineering, this new role will manage the processes for our new distillation column that will produce 99.999% methane, ethane and ethylene.

Essential Functions
Operates the process control systems and software.

Operates distillation tower equipment to include control valves, pumps, electrical heaters, vacuum pumps.

Trouble shoots operation of process equipment such as: open or closed valves, no flow situation, temperature of process, process parameters out of acceptable range.

Monitors process variables to know where in the process the current batch of refined gas is.

Recommends process improvements.

Adheres to Company environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.


Basic Required Qualification
HS diploma/GED

Two years' experience in process operations.

Capable of reading and understanding a Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID).

Working knowledge of common hand tools.

Willing to work in a shift work type situation as the process will operate 24hrs/day.

Must be able to work outdoors in a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.

Ability to work at heights up to 70 feet.

Able to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to perform work during prolonged standing, frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, climbing, grasping, feeling and repetitive motion.

Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening.


Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of cryogenic systems and their operation a plus.

Associate Degree in Process Technology.

Ability to operate and understand the output of a gas chromatograph.

General understanding of electricity and electrical systems.

Bilingual, English and Spanish


Additional Information
Gas Innovations offers a comprehensive competitive pay and benefits package.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetics or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Pay:
$ $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Process operations: 2 years (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• La Porte, TX 77571: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person