Control Room Operator

PTS Advance is looking for control room operators for a long term contract position in Bakersfield CA. Renewable Diesel Refining Experience required.

Essential Functions:
* Monitor and operate process and utility units tank farms/logistics utilizing a wide range of control systems and equipment that includes pressure vessels reactors tanks mixers heat exchangers pumps compressors boilers and furnaces
* Perform and document unit rounds in accordance with round sheets/calling cards
* Employ standard operating procedures to adjust maintain start stop production equipment
* Monitor and make needed adjustments to keep system processes including flows temperatures and pressures based on targets and within operating limits
* Safely collect samples to identify product quality issues
* Read unit gauges to determine the flow rate of product into and from tanks and the amount of product in tanks
* Communicate with the other Unit Operators Maintenance and Supervisor to make field adjustments in response to changing process conditions to address or prevent issues
* Operation of manual and automatic valves meters pumps and transfer systems that move product between tanks and process units
* Report safety deficiencies and takes appropriate corrective or mitigating action
* Participate in all health safety and environmental programs
* Perform housekeeping to maintain a clean work environment and clean equipment such as filters tanks exchangers and other equipment
* Available to work varied schedules and take on call
* Comply with all Company safety and environmental practices
* Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:
* Must have a valid Drivers license and clean driving record and be able to pass pre-employment background screening and drug screen
* Ability to qualify on multiple jobs including console (board) position
* Able to perform rounds on shift with minimal supervision
* Proficient computer skills specifically with Google G Suite and Microsoft Office
* Be able to respond to emergency calls as needed
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Education and Experience:
* Must be certified on 3 plant jobs at CVRF
* High school diploma or GED required
* 5 year minimum experience in refining or chemical plant operations required
* Associates degree or higher and Honeywell DCS experience preferred
* Honeywell DCS board operation preferred
* Two (2) years of experience in mechanical maintenance position preferred
* Associate or technology degree in process technology or science discipline preferred

Physical Requirements:
* Must be able to pass a physical test of pushing pulling and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs
* Ability to work in confined spaces and wear self-contained breathing apparatus
* Must be able to climb ladders and or stairs on tanks vessels and structures; wear respirator; work around equipment containing high pressures and temperatures and various chemicals
* Prolonged periods of standing and walking
* Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time
* Requires frequent reaching stooping bending kneeling and crouching
* Requires lifting positioning pushing and/or transferring equipment and materials

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