JOB DESCRIPTION
Industrial Centrifuge Operator - Midland, TX
Job Summary
The Industrial Centrifuge Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of centrifuge equipment used for material separation, such as liquids from solids. This role is critical in industries like crude oil reclamation, wastewater treatment, chemical processing, and oilfield services for dewatering applications and sludge management.
IF YOU HAVE NEVER OPERATED A CENTRIFUGE, PLEASE DO NOT SAY YOU HAVE X YEARS EXPERIENCE OPERATING A CENTRIFUGE. ENTER "0". UNTRUTHFUL RESUMES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Set up, start up, and shut down decanter centrifuge, and ancillary equipment like boilers, pumps, valves and tanks.
- Process Monitoring: Adjust speed, temperature, and flow rates to optimize performance, ensuring high quality in effluent streams and cake dryness.
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance, including lubrication and wear items replacement; identify and resolve mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
- Chemical Handling: Prepare feed stock by injecting polymers or other chemical additives to facilitate material separation.
- Quality Control & Logging: Collect and log samples for laboratory analysis; maintain accurate records of production data and equipment status.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 21 years of age or greater.
- Transportation to and from the job site. No housing or transportation provided.
- Experience: Prior experience in industrial centrifuge operations or a similar mechanical role.
- Technical Knowledge: Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Physical Fitness: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in challenging environments, including high elevations.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work day or night shifts. Must live locally. Spanish speakers preferred.
Pay: $300.00 - $400.00 per day
Experience:
- centrifuge operating: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Location:
- Midland, TX 79706 (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Midland, TX 79706 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Midland, TX 79706: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
