Analyzes specifications and controls the continuous operation of petroleum refining and processing units. Operates control panel to regulate temperature, pressure, rate of flow, and tank level in petroleum refining unit, according to process schedules. Operate processing equipment and log equipment checks to follow standard operating procedures and optimize plant efficiencies.
Regulate valves, compressors, pumps, and auxiliary equipment to direct product flow.
Support smooth crush plant running by coordinating with plant management.
Analyze specifications and control petroleum refining and processing units operations to produce lubricating oils and fuel through distillation, absorption, extraction, catalytic cracking, isomerization, coking and alkylation.
Test liquids and gases for chemical characteristics and color.
Inspect and adjust damper controls, heaters, and furnaces.
Visit the unit to verify efficient operating conditions.
Read temperature in pressure gauges and flowmeters, record readings, and compile records.
Inspect equipment to determine the nature and location of malfunction like faulty valves, breakages, and leaks.
Clean processing units interior by circulating solvent and chemicals.
Determine malfunctioning units through meters and gauges or lights and horn sounds.
Set knobs, switches, levers, valves, and index arms to control process variables like a vacuum, time, catalyst, temperature, and flows.
Read processing schedules, and operating logs, test oil sample results, and identify equipment control changes to produce specified product quantity and quality.
Comply with best practices, and standard operating procedures and develop and maintain continuous improvement efforts.
Control processing units activities.