Operation Technician at Equistar
Operation Technician at Equistar - MIO
Description Key Responsibilities: Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment; responsible for carrying out all work activities in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations. Promote an environment in which everyone is treated with respect. Perform duties in adherence with Equistar procedures, standards, and specifications. Learn and retain process knowledge of the unit and process changes to the unit to enable effective operation and detection of unusual process conditions; uses knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Provide accurate and timely communication to co-workers. Exhibit personal leadership in daily activities, task planning, incident investigations, and work performance as they relate to Equistar's key focus areas which include the following: safety, the environment, quality, reliability, and cost of operation. Take ownership of the unit to ensure production rates and right-first-time results are maximized and to ensure the unit is maintained in proper operating condition. Record data readings, utilize plant data/control systems, and observe process conditions on a continual basis to maintain good control of the unit. Responsible for placing systems in a safe condition for maintenance work, supporting maintenance activities and communicating status to the shift supervisor and co-workers. Perform minor maintenance on equipment and enter SAP work notifications on equipment in need of maintenance. Provide ideas, raise concerns, and work with other functions including plant management, engineering, and maintenance to improve individual and unit performance. Participate on committees dealing with investigations, policy and procedure development, and improving the work place environment. Participate in the training and skill development of other operations technicians. Engage in frequent developmental dialog with supervisor and others to continually enhance personal and group performance and development. About LyondellBasell LyondellBasell is one of the world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies. The company manufactures products at 59 sites in 18 countries. LyondellBasell products and technologies are used to make items that improve the quality of life for people around the world including packaging, electronics, automotive parts, home furnishings, construction materials and biofuels. More information about LyondellBasell can be found at www.lyondellbasell.com .