Refinery Operator

Description

Job Summary: This position focuses on monitoring and maintaining the proper operation of the refinery plant by performing control, safety, and quality operations. Key Highlights: 1. Monitoring and control of manufacturing processes in the refinery. 2. Promoting safety, environmental protection, and quality in the workplace. 3. Cooperating in emergency response and risk prevention. **Location**: Bilbao **City**: Zierbena, Basque Country, Spain **Province**: Vizcaya / Bizkaia (ES\-BI) **Country**: Spain (ES) **Requisition Number**: 42514 **Job Description:** This position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the proper operation of the manufacturing process section of the refinery plant, performing the following functions: * Carry out operational and control tasks for equipment, machinery, and facilities across various manufacturing processes and stages, following instructions from the plant technician. * Handle, load, and unload hazardous products according to recommendations provided in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Product Risk Sheets. * Conduct required tests and sampling for process control. * Be responsible for the equipment, tools, and facilities under their supervision, ensuring they remain in good working condition. * Promote and seek optimal general conditions (safety, environment, production, and quality) within their work area and role, and propose improvements specific to their area. * Report any accidents or incidents detected to the department head and cooperate as a witness during incident/accident investigation and reporting if required. * Comply with the company’s general safety rules and act in accordance with safe work practices, procedures, and instructions—or, in all cases, according to standards of professional competence. * Correctly use personal protective equipment (PPE) required to perform tasks safely, ensuring such equipment is in good working condition and maintaining it properly. * Promptly notify immediate supervisors of any situation identified that may pose a risk to people or property. * Cooperate in responding to any emergency that may arise, in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan, and participate in emergency drills. * Collaborate with management to ensure safe working conditions that pose no risks to personnel safety and health. * Perform any other tasks assigned by the plant technician necessary to maintain production, safety, hygiene, and environmental conditions that guarantee the company’s smooth operation. * Understands responsibilities regarding critical process stages and parameters essential to ensuring safe product manufacturing. * Knows and ensures compliance with food hygiene, food safety, and environmental regulations for which they have received training. **Key Responsibilities:** Process operations, monitoring, surveillance, and parameter control—including corresponding actions—as required to achieve KPI consistency and meet safety, environmental, and quality standards under the direction of the shift supervisor: responsible for maintaining proper operation of the manufacturing process section within their work area, controlling it using the appropriate software tool (SCADA), and maintaining a physical presence on-site, performing activities including: * Basic physicochemical controls on intermediate products undergoing manufacturing, as established by instructions, standards, procedures, and process specifications. * Inspection and cleaning interventions on equipment and machines when process conditions require, under supervision of the shift supervisor \- CIP of centrifuges. * Collecting data from meters measuring consumption of auxiliary materials, water, gas, and other resources related to the production process. * Regarding occupational safety, comply with the provisions outlined in the document “Functions and Responsibilities in Occupational Risk Prevention”. **Education / Experience:** * Qualification or experience: Vocational Training Level 2 (FP2) or Level 1 (FP1) specializing in electricity/electronics/mechanics/electromechanics; Higher Technician in Chemical Plant Operations; or equivalent new qualifications. Formal qualification is not required for personnel with over five years’ tenure in this position; in such cases, sufficient relevant experience (minimum five years) is the requirement. * Basic user-level computer skills. * Knowledge of measuring instruments (meters, converters, etc.). * Familiarity with the company’s quality, environmental, and safety policies. * Medical fitness certificate. * Additional valuable training: basic courses in quality, environment, and occupational risk prevention; Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); or other job-related or profession-specific training; forklift operator license; ATEX certification; working at height; confined space entry. * Valuable experience: shift work; prior experience in a similar role (verifiable). If this description matches your profile and ambitions, we look forward to receiving your application by clicking **Apply**. \#LI\-AA3 **About Bunge** Bunge is a global agribusiness with a mission: connecting farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. We possess unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships enabling us to supply innovative ingredients and expertise to some of the world’s most recognized brands—many of which are likely already in your home today. We know that to fulfill our mission and deliver the best outcomes for our customers, colleagues, and the world, we must work **together**, so we hire talented individuals who are passionate, bold, and motivated to operate as **One Bunge**. This commitment is deeply embedded in our culture and reflected in how we work. Every day, our people embody these values, representing Bunge’s core essence: ***We act as one team,*** *fostering inclusion,* *collaboration, and respect.* ***We lead the way,*** *being agile, innovative, and efficient.* ***We do what is right,*** *acting safely, ethically, and sustainably.* If you believe your profile fits, **join us!** We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day—people who are \#**ProudToBeBunge**. *Bunge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.*