Process Operator
Description

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Monitor and conduct area activities by following relevant plant procedures and instructions from area supervision. 
  • Monitor, control, and record plant operations. 
  • Sample, test, and record process streams as required by the QA program and procedures.
  • Conduct activities to comply with plant safety and environmental policies, to meet Quality Control requirements and business demand.
  • Monitor use of inhibitors and process supplies to comply with operational targets.
  • Assist with preparations for maintenance activities. 
  • Conduct area housekeeping to meet plant standards. 
  • Evaluate safety, environmental and quality policies and suggest modifications as necessary.
  • Complete all required training on time. 
  • Fill out logs and worksheets.
  • Constructively support plant management’s vision to improve plant operations.
  • Follow plant EHS policies and/or DOT regulations and maintain personal hygiene standards.
  • Provide suggestions for area operational improvement.
  • Participate in safety, health and environmental programs.
  • Must be willing to work overtime when needed.
Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Minimum of high school diploma. Chemical Plant Technician certification a plus.

Experience: Chemical manufacturing or related field. A certificate for Chemical Plant Technician training can be substituted for experience.

Computer Skills: Basic Microsoft Office 365

Certifications & Licenses: Two-year community college certificate preferred.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Other Requirements: 

  • Good working familiarity handling hazardous materials.
  • Good understanding of plant procedures relating to OSHA, EPA and other regulations that require compliance for plant operations.
  • Training in Emergency Response, First Aid, Hazardous Waste handling and OSHA regulations.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of plant organization.
  • Works well in a team environment.
  • Full professional proficiency using the English language, verbal and written. 
  • Basic math skills and the ability to compute decimals and percentages are required.
  • Must have the ability to learn and work effectively with the plant’s Distributed Control System (DCS).
  • Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.