Chemical Operator, Process Expert

Responsibilities:

• Process expert (chemical operator) in production unit will be responsible, with training, for operating and troubleshooting equipment, assisting maintenance, and maintaining environment
• Operators will be required to learn all jobs in the unit including floor operations, control room, material movement, and filtration
• Understand and follow all Site and Unit Safety procedures and protocols
• Perform all functions necessary including operation of all equipment
• Perform preliminary troubleshooting on equipment and process malfunctions and be prepared and able to make first attempt repairs where appropriate
• Support maintenance in the unit through LOTO of equipment and issuing Safe Work Permits when required
• Strictly follow all batch recipe sheets and SOCs
• Maintain accurate records of all observations and results
• Accurately and thoroughly reporting these data via written (Logbook & PGRs), to the shift relieving process experts, and to process leaders

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED or 10 years of manufacturing experience with some high school education
• Some technical college a plus
• 2 years of mechanical aptitude experience
• Chemical Manufacturing/Operations experience a plus
• Solid equipment and mechanical skills
• Strong initiative and ability to troubleshoot "on the fly"
• Good work ethic as indicated by work record
• Ability to work on a team
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of the team
• Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent observation skills
• Solid safety regulation understanding/practice
• Ability to learn and acquire information in both a computer-based and hands on environment

Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge, experience and demonstrated good performance in chemical processes
• DCS or control room operator experience
• Aptitude to learn and acquire various different operational and maintenance skills