Duties and Responsibilities:
· Always ensure full compliance with Oxerra and local site EHS and Business Conduct Policies, Guidelines and Rules.
· Ensure that operating discipline principles, procedures, and practices are followed, to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.
· Operate and field check process equipment.
· Monitor process conditions, equipment, and control systems.
· Perform tasks assigned to operations as per a standard task list including field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.
· Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems.
· Initiate and participate in root cause investigations as required.
· Perform crisis response activities.
· Use process knowledge and skill to make improvements in plant performance and operating discipline.
· Use measurements and tools in the plant to run at optimum conditions.
· Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.
· Manage multiple and complex plant computer control systems.
· Complete process data recording including raw material and finished goods inventories, in an accurate, timely and legible manner.
Skills and Qualifications:
· Ability to speak, write, and read English preferably.
· Ability to work in a team environment.
· Ensure a safe work environment by working safely and complying with environmental, health, and safety standards.
· Have a strong work ethic and be able to remain productive in an empowered team environment.
· Have good technical skills to learn how to operate both manual and highly automated equipment.
· Ability to understand, analyze, and resolve technical problems.
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma or GED required.
· 2 years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
· Previous experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment is preferred.