Chemical Operator

Reagent Chemical & Research, LLC., headquartered in Ringoes, NJ, is the #1 Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) specialty logistics company in North America with 45+ locations across the U.S. and large truck and rail fleets.

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Chemical Operator to join our growing team in our Newcomerstown, OH location. This position is on 1st shift requires 40 hours a week, with possible overtime, floating shifts, and weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Transfer hazardous chemicals from tanks, railcars, trucks to other vessels and be able to operate both manual and automated systems.
• Document inventories on computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and communicate same by e-mail or network.
• Inspect tanks, pipes, valves, and control systems and submit reports indicating condition.
• Monitor the condition of the terminal yard and equipment to report conditions.
• Handle equipment and hazardous materials in compliance with ISO, DOT, and EPA regulations.
• Ensure personal safety, the safety of coworkers, and promote a safe work environment; comply with federal and state environmental regulations.
• Learn and retain process knowledge of the facility and process changes to enable effective operation and detection of unusual process conditions; troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Provide accurate and timely communication to co-workers and management.
• Demonstrate good mathematical skills.
• Provide personal leadership in daily activities, task planning, incident investigations, and work performance related to safety, environment, maintenance, quality, and reliability.
• Experience with lined pipe and valve installation.
• Order materials needed for the facility from our approved vendor list.
• Maintenance experience in an industrial setting relating to metering systems and electrical components.
• Take ownership of the facility to ensure product transportation and storage results are satisfied and maintain the site in proper operating condition.
• Record data readings, utilize plant data control systems, and observe process conditions to maintain control of the facility.
• Place systems in a safe condition for maintenance work, perform maintenance activities, and communicate status to the facility manager and coworkers.
• Provide ideas, raise concerns, and collaborate with other functions including pipeline management, engineering, and maintenance to improve performance.
• Participate in investigations, policy and procedure development, and workplace environment improvements.
• Evaluate the facility's operating status and troubleshoot process and equipment to ensure integrity of pipelines and storage systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate product shipping documents and certificates of analysis for customer deliveries.

Primary Duties

• Plant operations: Chemical transfers
• Loading of hydrochloric acid – Tractor Trailer & Railcar
• Unloading of hydrochloric acid – Tractor Trailer & Railcar
• Plant maintenance
• Lab analysis
• Shuttle wagon operation for moving railcars

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must listen to sounds of running engines, pumps, compressors, and pressure vessels to detect faulty conditions.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, lift above shoulder level, twist torso, climb ladders up to 32 feet, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and often lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Required to wear protective gear.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• 401k matching & profit sharing
• PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health benefits package including:
  • Medical (free employee-only option)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Supplemental coverages
  • HSA and FSA options