Process Operator

Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group :

Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Worker Type : Regular

Regular

Posting Start Date : July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

Business unit :

Projects and Technology

Experience Level :

Experienced Professionals

Job Description : What’s the Role?

What’s the Role?

Shell is looking for Process Operator position in the Port Allen, LA at the Shell Catalyst and Technologies, LP, World Scale Hydro-processing Catalyst production plant.

The processing facility consists of a Precipitated Alumina Plant, two catalyst extrusion lines, a catalyst impregnation line and metals solution formulation system.

The Process Operator is responsible for monitoring, controlling, starting and stopping equipment (such as pumps, furnaces, etc.

that pertain to unit operation and taking corrective action when necessary to ensure that all unit conditions and operations are in compliance with the Company’s safety, environmental and operating policies and procedures.

Typical duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

Ensure strict compliance with the Company’s safety policies and procedures, taking immediate corrective action in the event a potential issue or unsafe behavior is observed

Ensure proper turn-over by providing effective written and oral communications to the relieving shift and technician that cover routine and non-routine issues, problems faced, unit operating conditions, etc.

Monitoring and accurately recording temperatures, pressures and rates of flow for upward or downward trends Utilizing process control computer interfaces to maintain variables within target rates

Maintain good communications with other team members and with other facility teams (Utilities, Logistics)

Actively participating in the development and performance of assigned group tasks

Performing required unit production quality control checks and analysis

Ensure that operations are within environmental permitting requirements

Perform required preventative maintenance and assisting in the troubleshooting of potential issues while providing assistance to others when unit problems occur

Ensuring efforts are documented in accordance with policies and procedures

Communicate with engineers, maintenance technicians and other team members to assist in identifying maintenance issues and planning and scheduling maintenance activities

Properly using personal computers for meeting daily performance expectations and accessing plant and unit information and procedures

Actively assuming personal accountability for meeting the Company’s standards of continuous personal and professional development

What we need from you

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

Must be at least 18 year’s old

Must have a minimum of three (3) years of current experience as a Process / Production Operator in a catalyst, petrochemical or refining work environment OR have an Associate of Applied Science degree in Process Technology OR relevant military experience in a relevant job function including but not limited to Aircraft maintenance, Aviation Boatswain Mate, Diesel Mechanic, Fuels / Maintenance Specialist, Petroleum fuels / supply Specialist, Nuclear Mechanic, Plant Operations, Gas turbine Technician, Machinist or Power Plant Mechanic / Operator

Must be able to read, speak, and write English fluently and understand operation procedures

Possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States

Willingness to work outside in inclement weather with or without accommodation

Willingness to work in compact and confined spaces with or without accommodation

Willingness to work at heights, climb ladders and stairs, walk on high elevation grating, work in inclement weather, work around loud industrial equipment, and work in confined spaces and outdoors with reasonable accommodations

Willingness to support and comply with Shell’s safety policies and initiatives

Willingness to work in an environment that requires the daily use of computers

Willingness to lift 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation

Willingness to support Shell’s team work environment Willingness to support Shell's drug-free work environment, which will include random drug screenings

Willingness to support Shell's harassment-free work environment

Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule; which will require work at night, on weekends and on holidays

Willingness to respond to emergencies as part of the Emergency Response Team with or without accommodation. To attend to emergencies, successful candidates must reside within 60 minutes of the site, or be willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the site without relocation assistance

Willingness to be on call and meet call-out standards to respond to site responsibilities and emergencies

Willingness to support and comply with the company's diversity and inclusion work environment policies