Lab Operator Trainee

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily product tank testing
• Perform daily testing of process water as part of corrosion monitoring and mitigation program
• Perform daily boiler water and steam testing in accordance with SOPs
• Perform daily rate and inventory verification of corrosion mitigation chemicals and processes
• Report all product specification test results to Process Operator for adjustment/correction
• Report any/all Lab related operational or equipment issues to management
• Perform outdoor operational tasks as requested or instructed by Process Operator or supervisors

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical or trade school education preferred
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a refinery environment or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices, hazard awareness, and hazard mitigation. 
• Ability to have a good working relationship with Process Operators, Load Rack Operators, supervisors, engineers and HSE 
• Open-minded and willing to accept change. 
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to lead group discussions. 
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and office software applications
• Self-motivated with desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Support management objectives.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid driver’s license.

Language Skills

• Ability to speak and read English fluently.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other employees and contractors.

 Physical Demands

• The physical demands of this position are listed in the following tables:

                                                                                                                                Amount of Time

    Under 1/3 to Over   None 1/3 2/3 2/3 Stand     X   Walk     X   Sit     X   Use hands to finger, handle, or feel     X   Reach with hands and arms     X   Climb or balance   X     Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl   X     Talk or hear       X Taste or smell     X  

 

                                                                                                                                Amount of Time

Lifting:   Under 1/3 to Over   None 1/3 2/3 2/3 Up to 10 pounds     X   Up to 25 pounds   X     Up to 50 pounds   X     Up to 100 pounds X       More than 100 pounds X      

Work Environment

• The environmental conditions for this position are listed in the following table:

                                                                                                                                Amount of Time

    Under 1/3 to Over   None 1/3 2/3 2/3 Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)   X     Work near moving mechanical parts     X   Work in high, precarious places   X     Flammable or caustic chemicals     X   Outdoor weather conditions       X Extreme hot/cold (weather related)   X     Extreme cold (non-weather) X       Extreme heat (non-weather)   X     Risk of electrical shock   X     Work with explosives X       Risk of radiation   X     Vibration   X              

• Noise – This position requires work in loud, high noise areas. 
• This position requires the individual to be certified to use respiratory protection which includes: fresh air work requiring a full-face mask and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) weighing up to 35 lbs. Conditions during use could be routine maintenance or operations activities, emergency rescue or immediate danger of life and health. Use of such a device requires sufficient pulmonary and respiratory health and may preclude full beards or other obstructions preventing an adequate facial fit. 

The Hunt family of companies are a privately owned group of entities that include oil and gas exploration and production, refining, LNG, power, renewables, real estate, ranching and infrastructure. The mission of Hunt is to be a growth-oriented industry leader respected throughout the world for the quality and competency of its people, the efficiency and scope of its operations, and its rich heritage of honesty and integrity.