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Currently at our Operating Services Center (OSC), Pasadena Texas, has an immediate opening for an Operations Service Center board operator. The OSC Operator will be responsible for remotely operating and monitoring 100 plus plants throughout North America. The operating environment is a dedicated operations control workstation consisting of 12 monitors with three keyboards and telephone all of which are connected to web session for uninterrupted connection to all OSC operated plants. The OSC operator is responsible for alarm response, troubleshooting, restarts and shutdowns of all OSC operated plants.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following activities:

• Maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Troubleshooting the causes of plant operation variances and alarms, either directly or in conjunction with the local team.
• Participating in the Basic Safety Process as a member of the OSC and sharing responsibility for the OSC's overall safety performance.
• Providing direct interface with the Field site personnel and Line Management regarding plant operations.
• Monitoring plant operation and making adjustment, if needed, to run efficiently.
• Executing the alarm management program including responding to all plants alarms and handling them in a professional way.
• Starting / stopping the plants remotely in a safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.
• Communicating with and assisting local operations team if site visit is required for troubleshooting and repair.
• Interacting closely with all the supporting groups/personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting.
• Being responsible for completing detailed plant logs to track any actions performed on the plant by the OSC operator.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Experience in operations, maintenance or monitoring of industrial process plants is a plus. Experience as an operator in air separation with start-up experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience with and knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety Standards with a demonstrated commitment to safety
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and/or military.
• Ability to multitask is the upmost importance.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to achieve results. Should be goal-oriented, straightforward, and trustworthy. Honors commitments.
• Must be a Team player that is flexible and adaptable. Should be comfortable with change and have an ability to resolve conflict in a professional and non-personal manner. Should have the ability to optimize processes and systems and to remain calm under pressure. Commitment and ownership are essential.
• Respects and values others. Should value diversity of personal make-up and thought process. Should be resilient and self-aware and support the development of an environment of trust in the OSC and with the field.
• Ability to troubleshoot plant problems; and communicate to the local operations staff.
• Must be able to work by yourself during shifts. Job requires working solo during weekends and night shifts.
• Strong computer proficiency (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Databases, etc.)
• Strong Organizing and Planning Skills, including the ability to multi-task and to make effective decisions when dealing with competing priorities.

Physical Requirements must be able to:

• Climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Meet call-in/on call requirements as needed
• Elevated work required
• Work in all weather conditions

Education and Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Process Technology certificate or degree a plus

Work Hours & Benefits:

• 12-hour rotating shifts. Less than 10% travel required to operating plants for training and support.
• Ability to work shifts rotating from days to nights.
• Willing to work holidays and weekends
• Meet call-in/on call requirements as needed

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