Who We Are:

Fuels and Energy Development Section works in pilot plant services and process development of new first of their kind processes.

Objectives of this Role:

• Provide buildup, maintenance, and operations support for pilot plants for petroleum and chemical processes to collect data and advance our clients process development and scale-up.
• Support pilot plant operations on 24/7 shifts.
• Experience with tools, tubing, piping, pumps, and instrumentation will be used to support pilot plant buildup, maintenance and operations.
• Maintain department chemical and equipment inventories and efficient organized workspaces.
• Continuously improve staff and safety training and will maintain excellent documentation to meet all ISO9001 requirements.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Shiftwork will require shift change documentation, job safety analysis for task work orders, record keeping, operating pilot plant using distributed control systems.
• Loading and unloading catalyst, heater repair and removal installation, insulation work, loading/unloading solid and liquid feedstocks and products to from drums and other containers, full face cartridge respirator usage, equipment inventory labelling and organization.
• Chemical inventory labelling and organization, waste disposal, perform safety review (job safety analysis), reading and interpreting P&IDs, participate in HAZOPS and PHAs.
• Attend to shifts to not disrupt workflow.
• Procedure review and modifications.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Shift work required.
• 2-10 years: Buildup, operations and maintenance of chemical or petroleum based processes that utilize piping, tubing, and instrumentation.
• 2-10 years: Operating a process using a process control system. Understanding P&IDs, pressures, temperatures, and process flows.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace