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Grand Isle Shipyard, LLC
Production Operator A
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What they do
A Chemical Operator operates machinery used in the manufacture and packaging of chemical products.
$49,606 / year median in Louisiana
+9% projected growth
Job Description
A Production Operator
GOA 14-14 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety:
- Ensure facility is operated within all applicable government regulations, EH&S standards and procedures by performing routine worksite visits
- Manage control of work activities for both Operations core team and service contractors working for the Operations team, which includes:
- Perform the Permit Verifier role within the electronic Permit to Work system
- Perform the Isolation Verifier role within the electronic Permit to Work system
- Ensure quality JSAs are in place for permits issued by the Operations team
- Issue and maintain all Operations locks in the Equipment Owner Lock (EOL) cabinet
- Ensure
API RP 14C
regulatory testing is completed within required frequencies- Responsible for Operations aspects of the regulatory database, as appropriate
Quality:
- Set daily priorities for Operations team to achieve short and long-term objectives
- Responsible for schedule compliance, schedule variance, schedule capacity loading, and break-ins for the Operations Work Center
- Responsible for technically completing all Operations work orders, ensuring the work order has been closed out correctly
- Manage and execute Operations-related Performance Standard Tests
- Assure that the Autonomous Maintenance inspections are executed by the Operations team, recognizing achievements and progress, removing barriers and identifying training needs
- Assist in long-term planning of Shutdowns, Turnarounds, and Outages (STO)
- Ensure operational procedures are followed, actively reviewed, red-lined and updated in a timely manner
Delivery:
- Monitor daily production to ensure wells are managed according to Well Management Guidelines (WMGS) and deviations to the Integrated Capacity (IC) are actively investigated, and corrective action implemented
- Ensure production equipment (subsea, topsides) are managed in accordance to approved operating envelopes (Safety / Integrity / Regulatory, Operational, Flow Assurance, Marketing, Commercial) and deviations are investigated, and corrective actions implemented
- Ensure chemical rates are optimized and on-target
- Identify opportunities to improve operations execution and equipment reliability, takes the lead in addressing these opportunities or by engaging the right resources
- Troubleshoot equipment failures to prevent recurrence
- Manage equipment swaps to ensure redundant equipment is being properly cycled, escalate to the appropriate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) if unable to perform in accordance with standards
Cost:
- Develop annual Operations budget and perform monthly forecasting, including:
- Topsides and subsea chemicals
- Static production equipment, as applicable
People:
- Provide direct supervision, mentoring and development of all Operators and oversight to contractor Operations personnel
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge & Skills- EHS safety process system experience (Permit to work, risk assessment, hazardous operations [HAZOP], hazardous identification [HAZID] and Pre-Startup Safety and Environmental Review [PSSER])
- Advanced knowledge of process safety and barrier models such as the bowtie diagram and swiss cheese model
- Integrity and risk-based inspection program awareness is desirable
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a diverse, multidiscipline, team-oriented environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Leadership, coaching and influencing skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of Industry codes, regulations, and best practices
- Fundamental knowledge of principles of financial budgeting and capital management
- Knowledge and experience in Lean principles, behaviors, and tools
- Strong knowledge in flow assurance and production operations
- Fundamental knowledge and awareness of marketing and commercial impacts
- Good working knowledge of SAP, SempCheck, Primavera, Permit to Work, and MOC systems
- Proficient computer skills with the Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams Experience of 5 years
EEOC Statement:
Grand Isle Shipyard (GIS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. GIS has been putting people first since 1948!- Experience with subsea wells and flow assurance desirable