Process Technician - Baytown Olefins Plant

PRE-EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT REQUIRED ExxonMobil is currently seeking Process Technician personnel to operate its Baytown Olefins Plant (BOP) facility located in Baytown, TX. Both experience and entry-level candidiates are strongly encouraged to apply; prior experience in the oil and gas industry is not a pre-requisite. After applying applicants will receive the Phase I Assessment via email. Please check all email folders (i.e. inbox, spam, etc.) to ensure you do not miss this communication. Applicants MUST complete the pre-employment assessment by Friday, January 24, 2020 @ 11:59 PM Central Standard Time .

NEW applicants must complete the assessment before the requisition close date.

RETURNING applicants with unexpired test results MUST map exisiting test results to each application submitted by accessing the test link. You WILL NOT have to re-test.

INELIGIBLE applicants that re-apply prior to their assessment score expiration date will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

Assessment results are valid for one (1) year and ineligible applicants MUST wait the mandatory year before retesting or reapplying for U.S. Operations and Mechanical (O&M) job postings that require pre-employment testing.

ExxonMobil offers excellent pay and benefits including medical, dental, pension and 401(k) plans.Disclaimer : Candidates are responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the pre-employment process (e.g. airfair, hotel, relocation, etc.).Job Role Summary

A Process Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient performance of any work needed to operate and maintain the processing units and related facilities.

Process technicians are involved in starting up and shutting down units or portions of units, such as pumps, compressors, and processing systems.

Process technicians also conduct quality control tests, and continuously monitor and control operating variables such as temperature, pressure, and flow rate primarily via computers.

WORK SCHEDULE : 12-Hour Rotating Shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.ANTICIPATED START DATE : MAY 18, 2020Job Role Responsibilities

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers. Follows and enforces all safety rules

Primary process contact for their unit. Understands process flow, basic chemistry associated with unit, major line-ups, and all unit safety equipment, including isolation points. Reviews computer data and computer generated schematics to ensure process is optimized

Physically inspects and monitors equipment and/or the work area using vision, hearing, smell, and touch, to ensure correct operation

Issues Safe Work Permits, which involves high degree of proficiency on current operating conditions as well as chemical, personnel and process safety risks associated with operating unit

Performs gas testing as necessary to ensure Operating area is safe to allow for specific maintenance activities to be performed

Process monitoring activities include: checking pH, taking samples, differential pressure, chemical injection rates, checking for leaks, freezing, overheating, etc.

Performs "visual maintenance" by checking critical performance parameters such as temperature, pressure, level, flow rate, and/or vibration to ensure all equipment is operating within its defined operating envelope

Adjusts local process parameters (temperature, pressure, etc.) to maintain product specifications within their optimal operating window

Checks control valve positions to ensure valves are correctly positioned

Visually inspects flame pattern, header pressure, and fuel gas consumption in furnaces, identify hot spots and other problems in furnace

Performs basic equipment maintenance (adding lube oil, water, tightening valve packing, changing filters and steam traps, clearing equipment, etc.)

Communicates with console supervisor to remain informed of existing process conditions and relate any changes made or needed

Performs winterization and summarization of equipment for maximum equipment efficiencies

Inspects safety valves, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, breathing apparatus, and other safety equipment

Participates in continuous improvement of all aspects of the business that they are assigned to execute

Understands and performs work according to environmental policies and procedures. Executes work in a way that eliminates or minimizes environmental impacts (flaring emissions, oil spills, etc.). Attaches a high priority to resolving environmental problems

Understands and follows all working rules. Continuously improves job knowledge and skills. Demonstrates good availability for work and arrives on time, ready to work. Able to work independently where appropriate. Supports the team effort to execute assigned tasks and meet the team's business objectives

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated relevant work experience or education is preferred, but not required

Alternate Location:ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.