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LDAR Technician / Flint Hills Resources
Koch companies
Koch companies
 
Job Location: Port Arthur, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Facility: Flint Hills Resources
Description:

Flint Hills Resources is a leading refining and chemicals company, producing fuels, building block chemicals, asphalt and base oils for lubricants. The company, based in Wichita, Kan., has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $4.6 billion since 2002. Flint Hills Resources employs about 3,500 people who are focused on creating value for customers and society. This workforce includes plant operators, accountants, marketers, environmental, health and safety professionals and engineers, among other career types, who work in a variety of settings: corporate headquarters, terminals, refineries, chemical plants or sales offices. The company owns refineries and chemical plants in Alaska, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas. In addition, the company owns and operates fuel and/or asphalt terminals in Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. In addition to sales offices in North America, the company has a sales presence in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Belgium to serve global customers. DEPARTMENT SUMMARY Flint Hills Resources is actively seeking entrepreneurial, action oriented employees to work in our Port Arthur chemical plant, where we produce cyclohexane, ethylene and propylene, which are sold on the merchant market. We are looking for individuals with innovative ideas; an intense desire to learn, improve and grow; unfailing commitment to environmental responsibility and safety; and a strong sense of community. Flint Hills Resources needs principled individuals of exceptional talent to fill all types of positions. Our Market‐Based Management® business philosophy creates an environment that inspires employees to contribute knowledge and ideas, allowing them to flourish and feel rewarded. ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES and EXPECTATIONS: Our team in Port Arthur, TX is looking to add an individual who has professional experience (or a keen interest) in initiating change and finding long term solutions to ongoing problems. You will demonstrate your ability to prioritize as you proactively approach issues. Your success will be recognized as you partner with others in an effort to move beyond the status quo and make necessary improvements. You will be rewarded for adding value when you try something new or different, while maintaining a focus on safety, reliability and accuracy. In addition, there will be many opportunities to mentor others as you continue to improve your own skills. For those willing to go the extra mile, a future of growth opportunities, bigger projects, supervisory opportunities, and increased decision rights is realistic. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: I. Role: FHR Employee Responsibilities: -- Work Safely -- Perfect Environmental Behavior Expectations: -- Use Proactive tools to improve safe behavior -- Participate in on-going Safety Training modules -- Help accomplish safety objectives -- Use vision of Perfect Environmental Behavior to accomplish Environmental Objectives II. Role: Environmental Monitoring Technician/ Production Specialist Reliability Responsibilities: To perform LDAR policies and procedures following tasks in assigned Reliability Center. -- Collecting process and environmental samples -- Daily instrument monitoring calibrations -- Monitoring all components as per Method 21 -- Routine repair and maintenance of analyzers -- Quarterly certification of analyzers -- Coordinate LDAR field activities with LDAR contract technicians -- Maintain and complete monitoring schedules -- Repair leaking components -- Generate work requests and follow-up on LDAR maintenance repairs -- Conduct routine QA/QC audits on contractor work -- Maintain recordkeeping on monitoring and repairs -- Complete MOCs in assigned area -- Maintain identification of LDAR components and applicability reviews -- Generate any reports needed by internal (
Koch) or external (EPA, TNRCC) customers Expectations: To ensure compliance, sustainability, quality assurance, and emissions reduction in assigned RC. -- Knowledge of Federal and State Fugitive Emissions Regulations -- Working knowledge of LDAR Software -- Assure the completion of all monitoring required -- Maintain identification of LDAR equipment (tagging and applicability review) -- Coordinate repair of leaking equipment -- Query data from database for reliability or maintenance issues -- Interface with the following groups on LDAR issues a) Environmental Engineering b) Process Engineering c) PSRs d) PSSs e) Environmental Contractors f) Planner/Schedulers g) Assist T/A Planning on LDAR repairs

Requirements:

WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:  Along with a commitment to integrity and compliance, qualified candidates will demonstrate strong verbal, written, and PC skills. The qualified candidate will have 5 + years of industrial maintenance experience (e.g. general maintenance, fugitive emissions monitoring, instrumentation, etc) or 3+ years refinery maintenance experience. They also must have a working knowledge of fugitive monitoring systems. EDUCATION REQUIRED:  A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Some college required  EDUCATION PREFERRED:  A.A.S. Industrial Technology  PHYSICAL DEMANDS or UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Some climbing, lifting, respirator use, able to lift 50 pounds for short periods or time, typical plant working environment

Compensation / Benefits:
Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. For additional benefit information, go to http://www.kochcareers.com/default.asp?Section=Benefits . We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug test are required, unless prohibited by state law



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We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law
 
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