Job Location: Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania
Intertek pilot plant experts help clients improve petroleum refinery production, quality, and efficiencies. Intertek provides around the clock, attended unit operations and analytical controls to permit timely, cost effective, and accurate process evaluations in its pilot plants.
This position is responsible for preparing the units for operation, monitoring operating parameters, performing routine maintenance and operations, troubleshooting and observing, and recording data on unit performance. The units are operated in three (3) shifts. Operators are scheduled on a rotating shift basis and shift differential is paid for evening and midnight shifts. Candidates should have the ability to work with tools and handle drum quantities of materials, good mechanical aptitude, and good understanding of basic math and science.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare process units for operation, based on process conditions provided by Manager, Resources & Facilities, or Engineer.
- Carefully read and follow run instructions and daily logbook instructions.
- Check feedstock prior to testing to ensure that the correct feedstock has been selected and that no contaminants are present.
- Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
- Carefully record operational data such as temperatures, pressures, processing times or test results in the logbook, and verbally communicate status of the operation to co-workers.
- Inspect equipment or units to detect leaks or malfunctions.
- Diagnose and correct minor operational problems.
- Perform routine unit maintenance and repair.
- May help train less experienced operators as necessary.
- Prepare samples for analyses as directed.
- Label all unit feedstocks and products completely and clearly.
- Perform limited analytical testing associated with pilot plant operations, e.g., gravities, sulfur analyses, and GC distillations.
- Cooperate with co-workers and on-site representatives of client companies.
- Seek assistance from more experienced operators and/or Supervisor during operational problems or uncertainty.
- Observe all safety and materials handling procedures and policies.
- Maintain a clean and presentable work area.
- Handle other duties as requested by Management.
Required Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of two years of college in a science-related field, or an appropriate Associates Degree or the equivalent experience.
- Minimum of two years pilot plant operating experience.
- Knowledge of mathematic principles and applications.
- Knowledge of machines and tools.
- At a minimum, should be able to operate two types of units with some supervision.
- Ability to watch gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly and within the parameters of project.
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate both verbal and written information and ideas.
- Ability to work with tools and handle drum quantities of materials.
- Ability to complete tasks carefully and thoroughly.
- Requires sitting, standing, bending, reaching and climbing.
- Requires lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to work shifts or other operating schedules.
- Must be able to work with hazardous and/or flammable materials.
- Must be able to wear a respirator and take annual medical exam and respirator fit testing.
Intertek offers a salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market. We promote a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. We offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, and more.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veterans status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.