PLANT QA/QC TECHNICIAN

2 weeks ago

PA United States American Refining Group, Inc. Full time
Expiration Date: 4/19/24

Position Title: Plant QA/ QC Technician

Compensation: Full-Time, Exempt (E48)

Company Information:

ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company.

Scope & Responsibilities of Plant QA/ QC technician: (Not limited to)

This position works to develop and implement a Quality Assurance/Quality Control program for daily, turnaround (TAR) activities and general project work capturing facility knowledge and utilizing employee ownership to ensure safe operations.
  • Develop plan and conduct field training for Operations new hires on basic QA/ QC of plant equipment maintenance.
  • Conduct annual training for all employees on QA/ QC methods for plant equipment maintenance.
  • Develop, Implement, and manage documentation of QA/ QC checks.
  • Capture facility knowledge and expertise of plant resources to enhance our QA/QC performance.
  • Develop a plan for workforce resources to ensure effectiveness of program with available resources and for growth of the program to expand program's effectiveness.
  • Develop a plan for workforce when needed for times when additional resources are needed based on the size of work scope using outside resources through auditing vendors of such services.
  • Provide QA/ QC functions of day-to-day jobs.
  • Obtain enhanced training on QA/ QC to revamp/ update training on QA/ QC program.
  • Identify trends in deficiencies to address with individuals or additional training opportunities.
  • Maintain all plant scale and meter proving documentation.
  • Maintain hydrotest documentation in PCMS.
  • Maintain x-ray inspection program testing documentation from Weld Shop
  • Perform spot checks on insulation projects.
  • May be required to work extended hours during turnarounds and project work as needed.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.
  • Work will be done in a mix of field and office work settings.

All activities require that the employee:
  • Keep work areas clean and orderly.
  • Maintain neat, legible, and accurate records.
  • Follow all safety and work rules.
  • Participate in all company mandated safety training.
  • Satisfactory complete all on the job training.

Benefits Available to Plant QA/ QC technician:
  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Optical & Prescription
  • Health Savings Accounts & Flexible-Spending Plans
  • Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
  • Short & Long-term Disability Coverage
  • Escalating Paid Vacation Plans
  • Paid Holidays & Personal Days
  • Education & Employee Assistance Plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership & 401 (k) Plans

Education & Experience for Plant QA/ QC technician:
  • High school diploma or equivalent; vocational education preferred.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

Competencies & Performance Areas of Plant QA/ QC technician:

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook as well as other general office equipment and applicable software.

  • Learn and become proficient in PCMS software for inspection management.
  • Learn and become proficient in Maintenance management system (CCMS or similar)
  • Obtain training/ knowledge on API inspection methods.
  • Work in a self-directed, self- motivated work environment.
  • Satisfactorily complete a basic course in computer operation and maintain neat, legible, and accurate records while keeping work areas clean and orderly.
  • Wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety & work rules.
  • Practices good housekeeping and Keep work areas clean and orderly.
  • Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate.

Physical & Cognitive Demands Plant QA/ QC technician:

COGNITIVE DEMANDS: Meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently, work with a team, perform repetitive tasks, spatial relations, communicating, interpreting, organizing, reading comprehension, critical thinking/troubleshooting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, smelling, kneeling, stooping, sitting, walk/climb, stand/reach, listen, writing, physical coordination, driving, climbing, twisting/bending, depth perception, assembling parts, keyboarding, push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 50 pounds.

Demonstrate physical ability and skill to climb, enter vessels through man ways and work in elevated locations or confined spaces in all weather conditions.

Work in various indoor and outdoor environments in extreme heat or cold with exposure to hazardous materials.

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate noise levels.

Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) and use all types of respiratory equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Additional Notes:

This position, as well as every other position at American Refining Group, is required to conduct their work at a high level of safety and quality performance. We require our employees to adhere to safety policies and procedures and expect they will help and encourage colleagues to do so as well. Our goal is to strive for a Zero-Incident environment that is a benefit to our employees and community. Our commitment to safety is identified as one of our core values: Safety is our Compass. Employees are expected to understand and operate under current Process Safety Management guidelines in accordance with their role. Adherence to our Refinery Conduct of Operations in refinery and safety-sensitive functions is critical to our ongoing commitment to reliable operations.

American Refining Group, Inc. executes and maintains an ISO certified Quality Management System to meet specified customer requirements for product performance, safety, and service.

Employees are expected to understand and operate under the guidelines of the Quality Management System while executing the functions of their position.

ARG culture promotes ongoing training and mentoring that is intended to be a developmental partnership for all (employees are subject to ongoing performance reviews and feedback).

This is not a job bid - external recruiting is being conducted concurrently with internal posting. Applicants will be selected based on qualifications and a job interview; final selection will rest solely with the Company.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

EEO Employer -ARG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation in our recruiting and employment practices. If assistance is needed to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at 814-368-1258.

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