HCC Unit Operator
Core
Operate pilot units for Higher Olefins and Higher Alcohols Technology to support manufacturing plants, identify process improvements, and investigate new feedstocks or products.
Role type
Pilot unit operator (chemical process development)
Builds
Pilot units simulating actual manufacturing conditions for catalyst testing and material validation
Domain
Petrochemicals / Chemical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pilot unit operation, process chemistry, catalysis, mechanical knowledge, instrumentation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, P&ID management, sample analysis, operating procedure documentation
Preferred skills
DCS software programming, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Outlook
Technologies
DCS software, MS Office suite
Responsibilities
Provide operator input during design and construction of pilot units, assist in Factory and Site Acceptance Tests, coordinate installation and start-up, run pilot units with lab technicians, prepare feedstocks and load catalysts, report run conditions and sample analyses, troubleshoot units and identify improvements, ensure preventive maintenance, document operating procedures, maintain unit safety and integrity, update P&IDs, discuss progress with principal investigators
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC