Turnaround Operator

Responsibilities:

Turnaround Pre-work Phase:

• Onboard and build competency in Safe Work Procedures and turnaround procedures for control of hazardous energy and permit issuance.
• Onboard and develop working knowledge of all operating and turnaround systems.
• Complete condensed operator training and familiarize with the assigned operating system.
• Review detailed Operation system preparation and re-commission procedures.
• Review work scope and permit requirements for the assigned operating system.
• Complete a temporary turnaround qualification, once certified will enable the independent operation of equipment aligned to specific plant equipment.

Turnaround Execution Phase:

• Shutdown, prepare, and re-commission operating systems for turnaround execution.
• Follow detailed system preparation and re-commission procedures, this could include and not limited to:
  • Nitrogen purge to remove flammables.
  • Steam out and decontamination activities.
  • Completing chemical clean steps in coordination with chemical clean vendors.
  • Identification of process and chemical clean waste for disposal.
  • Complete sampling activities to determine the end point of decontamination.
  • Leak testing and O2 freeing.
  • Detailed line-up checks and return to service documentation.
• Actively pursue the reduction of spills and unplanned releases in operating system.
• Align shift priorities to meet turnaround schedule progress and critical path.
• Maintain an accurate log of activities completed and in progress.
• Report spills and environmental incidents to the Unit Operations Leader.
• Initiate containment protocol for spills and leaks.
• Complete Mastercard/LOTO to ensure equipment is been safely prepared for execution work.
• Confirm zero energy and issue work permits based upon Primavera schedule for the execution of turnaround work.
• Respond to routine requests for information.
• Field audit work permits for compliance, and quality.
• Assist with shift Safety Observations to trend safety in the area.
• Attend daily shift starter meetings.
• Identify lessons learned.
• Assists with incident investigations as required by client.