Southwest Research Institute
PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN - SR. TECHNICIAN - Pilot Plant Operations and Maintenance
Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Principal Technician - Sr Technician - Pilot Plant Operations and Maintenance
Who We Are
Fuels and Energy Development Section works in pilot plant services and process development of new first-of-its-kind processes.
Role 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 and lead 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.
5-10 years: Buildup, operations and maintenance of chemical or petroleum based processes that utilize piping, tubing, and instrumentation.
5-10 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
For more information about this division, visit the Chemistry & Chemical Engineering home page.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Research Services
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Role 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 and lead 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.
5-10 years: Buildup, operations and maintenance of chemical or petroleum based processes that utilize piping, tubing, and instrumentation.
5-10 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
For more information about this division, visit the Chemistry & Chemical Engineering home page.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Research Services
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