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$23 - $24 per hour Job Details - Job Details The Refinery Technician operates a computerized control system on one or more refinery systems, including the Hydrolyzer, Fractionator, O/S, Stills, Evaporation Trains and Glycerin Refinery, to safely produce quality fatty acids to customer specification. Most of the shift is spent in the control room monitoring levels and screens, with periodic rounds on the floor for visual and physical equipment checks, valve adjustments and light hands on work. When equipment goes down, the Technician identifies the issue and communicates it to maintenance and the shift leader. This position reports to a Refinery Operations Supervisor. The schedule is a two week rotating pattern of 12 hour shifts, for example Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday from 5:00 to 5:00 for 48 hours, and Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday for 36 hours. New hires train on days, and there is a strong likelihood of placement on nights following training. Responsibilities Start up the process by turning valves, moving handles, working overhead and observing display screens to bring product into specification Use computerized control systems and manual valves to control process and production Enter laboratory results and observations in Quality Window, and production and end of shift data in SAP Perform emergency equipment shutdowns and recognize when one is necessary Complete assigned safety inspections, mitigating or reporting hazards to management Perform visual and physical inspections of machinery and equipment twice per shift Report defects to maintenance and the shift leader promptly and enter work orders into the electronic maintenance tracking system Draw product samples and run tests for Iodine Value, Color, pH and others, including Gas Chromatograph testing Conduct shift turnover with the relief operator in the control room Participate in maintenance activities during shutdowns and repairs, including inspection, installation and repairs Perform Lockout Tagout and isolation of systems as required Perform cleanup of the assigned area using shovels, mix T's and other tools Assist in training other employees and support company principles of Safety, Compliance, Quality, Cost and KPIs Perform other duties as requested or required Qualifications Two or more years of industrial manufacturing experience, such as refinery, chemical processing, piping or pumping systems, dairy processing or brewing No license or formal education required Comfortable monitoring systems in a control room for extended periods while staying alert to changes Willing to work on the plant floor, including overhead work, valve operation and basic hand tool use Steady, level headed approach to equipment issues and process upsets Experience with SAP or Quality Window is a plus Able to work a rotating two week schedule of 12 hour shifts, including nights and weekends A bit about us: - Our client is a leading chemical manufacturer located just south of Boston, MA. They have been supplying high-quality, sustainable fatty acids and glycerin to the North American market. With over 80 different products and advanced manufacturing processes such as hydrolysis, distillation, and hydrogenation, our client is committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customers with the highest standards of quality and service. Why join us? - Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance 401k Match up to 4% On-site 24/7 Fitness Center Tools and Uniforms Provided Annual Boot Allowance Annual Merit Increases and Bonuses #manufacturing #observing-display-screens #process-and-production #ph-test #tier4