Operations Training Lead

Job Overview:
The HYCO plant at Whiting production facility requires a Day Trainer to develop the technical skills safety awareness and operational competence of plant personnel. Given the complexity of HYCO plant equipment and processes such as steam methane reforming (SMR) CO trailer loading CO2 plant Liquid Hydrogen trailer loading and PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) a welltrained staff is essential to ensure safety reliability and efficiency. This report outlines the role objectives key training areas assessment methods safety protocols and the frequency of safety drills for the Day Trainer position.

Role of the Day Trainer:
The Day Trainer will play a critical role in equipping team members with the necessary fundamental tools. They will work a fiveday 10hour shift fostering a reliable training program that benefits both senior and new operators with onthejob training for tasks associated with their inside/outside daily tasks. Additionally this role may require supporting regular operator duties including vacation coverage filling in during plant vacancies and assisting with TARs (turnarounds) startups and other operational assignments as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operator Training and Development
  • Train operators on the safe and efficient operation of HYCO plant equipment.
  • Conduct practical and theoretical sessions on process flows safety standards and normal/emergency operations.
• PlantSpecific Knowledge Transfer
  • Share knowledge about HYCO production processes.
  • Teach processcritical chemistry and impacts of contaminants on catalysts and equipment.
• Safety and Risk Awareness
  • Lead safety drills and teach risk identification and mitigation.
  • Emphasize compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety protocols.
• RealTime Support
  • Provide operational guidance during live plant operations startups shutdowns and troubleshooting.
• Assessment and Certification
  • Evaluate trainee competency through tests practical evaluations and performance reviews.
  • Maintain records for operator certifications.
• Support Continuous Improvement
  • Identify knowledge gaps and training needs.
  • Develop training programs aligned with the latest HYCO plant practices.
• Operational Coverage Support
  • Step in to perform regular operator duties during vacations vacancies TARs startups and other plantspecific operational needs as required.

Objectives of the Day Trainer

• Ensure Safe Operations
  • Train operators to identify hazardous conditions and adhere to safety protocols.
  • Facilitate emergency response drills.
• Build Workforce Competence
  • Ensure operators understand process flows and critical equipment roles.
  • Train staff to perform routine tasks and proper documentation.
• Facilitate Efficient Operations
  • Emphasize operating within design parameters to optimize energy use and process efficiency.
• Mitigate Downtime and Ensure Reliability
  • Teach trainees to monitor critical equipment and conduct efficient startup and shutdown procedures.
• Support Knowledge Continuity
  • Develop and maintain updated training materials.
  • Focus on crosstraining programs for multidiscipline skill development.
• Encourage a SafetyFirst Culture
  • Ingrain a culture where safety is prioritized.
  • Teach Stop Work Authority and root cause analysis for near misses and incidents.

Key Training Areas:

• Core Process Understanding
  • Fundamentals of hydrogen and carbon monoxide production.
  • Importance of catalyst performance and operating temperatures.
• Equipment Operations
  • Reformer and furnace operations.
  • PSA purification cycle steps.
• Safety Protocols
  • Handling hazardous gases and managing explosion risks.
  • Proper response to alarms and contamination.
• Troubleshooting
  • Addressing fouling catalyst damage and performance losses.
• Emergency Preparedness
  • Managing fire or explosion risks.
  • Handling accidental toxic gas releases.
• Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Monitoring process trends and accurate logbook maintenance.

Assessment and Certification
Methods

• Tests and Quizzes: Knowledge verification quizzes and written tests.
• Practical Evaluations: Handson assessments live simulations and performance reviews.
• Performance Reviews: Regular reviews to track competency progression.
• Certification Records: Maintaining uptodate records for operator certifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying knowledge gaps and developing training programs.

Practical Evaluations

• Routine Task Performance: Monitoring process KPIs equipment checks.
• Emergency Response Simulations: Gas leak drills fire drills.
• StartUp and Shutdown Procedures: Evaluations of startup/shutdown processes.
• Troubleshooting Scenarios: Addressing catalyst deactivation PSA performance loss.
• Operational Guidance: Realtime support evaluations.
• Documentation and Reporting: Logbook maintenance incident reporting.

Safety Protocols

• Hazard Identification and Mitigation: Gas leak detection hightemperature zones.
• Emergency Response Drills: Fire drills toxic gas release scenarios.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Protocols: Electrical/mechanical isolation.
• Compliance with OSHA Regulations: Adherence to safety standards.
• Risk Assessment and Management: Identifying/mitigating risks.
• Stop Work Authority: Exercising authority to halt operations in unsafe conditions.
• Root Cause Analysis: Conducting incident investigations.
• Proper Handling of Hazardous Materials: Safe handling/storage of hazardous gases.
• Alarm Response: Responding to high/lowpressure alarms.
• Documentation and Reporting: Incident reporting/logbook maintenance.

Frequency of Safety Drills

• Monthly Drills: Fire drills gas leak drills.
• Quarterly Drills: Emergency response drills LOTO drills.
• Annual Drills: Fullscale emergency drills evacuation drills.
• AdHoc Drills: Incidentspecific drills regulatory compliance drills.
• Ongoing Training: Safety briefings onthejob training.

Key Metrics for Evaluating Effectiveness

• Competency Improvement: Progression through skill levels.
• Reduction in Errors: Decrease in process upsets/compliance violations.
• Performance Metrics: Ability to monitor/optimize key process parameters.
• Incident Reduction: Lower frequency of incidents/near misses.
• Knowledge Retention: Strong grasp of concepts during assessments/realtime applications.

Conclusion
The Day Trainers work is vital for the HYCO plants safety efficiency and sustainability. By empowering operators with the knowledge and skills to operate critical industrial processes effectively the Day Trainer will contribute to building a reliable resilient workforce capable of running the plant under both normal and adverse conditions. Supporting the implementation of the Day Trainer program will enhance plant operations ensure longterm benefits for the company and provide backup support for regular operator duties such as vacation coverage TARs startups and other operational needs.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission ofmaking our world more productiveevery day by providing highquality solutions technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining food & beverage electronics healthcare manufacturing and primary metals. Lindes industrial gases are used in countless applications from lifesaving oxygen for hospitals to highpurity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers stateoftheart gas processing solutions to support customer expansion efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

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• We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation health dental disability life insurance 401(k) (with matching) and pension benefits.
• At Linde we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect supports new thoughts and ideas encourages growth and development celebrates our differences and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse everincreasing pool of global talent.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability protected veteran status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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

Pay commensurate with experience.