Process Operator

Brunel is recruiting Process Operators to work in Hopkinsville, Kentucky for 2 years contract with our major oil and gas client.

We are looking for a Process Operator with manufacturing experience and strong knowledge of plant safety, equipment isolation, and work permits.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor plant equipment and support safe, efficient operations.
• Coordinate with Control Room, Operations, Maintenance, and contractor teams.
• Review maintenance work packages and confirm equipment isolation.
• Endorse work permits and support startup and commissioning.
• Maintain daily operating logs and shift handover notes.
• Make process adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Participate in emergency response activities.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Operations or similar industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of LOTO, permitting, and OSHA 1910.
• Ability to write procedures and use Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read P&IDs, process flow diagrams, utility flow diagrams, and shutdown logic diagrams.
• Knowledge of emergency response, JSA, and risk assessment.
• Ability to work at heights and lift 50 pounds daily and up to 100 pounds periodically.