Fairport Harbor Production Operator

A Day in the Life

• Accountable for personal safety, the safety of co-workers and promoting a safe work environment; responsible for carrying out all work activities in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.
• Promote an environment in which everyone is treated with respect.
• Perform duties in adherence with Equistar procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Learn and retain process knowledge of the unit and process changes to the unit to enable effective operation and detection of unusual process conditions; uses knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Provide accurate and timely communication to co-workers.
• Exhibit personal leadership in daily activities, task planning, incident investigations, and work performance as they relate to Equistar's key focus areas which include the following: safety, the environment, quality, reliability, and cost of operation.
• Take ownership of the unit to ensure production rates and right-first-time results are maximized and to ensure the unit is maintained in proper operating condition.
• Record data readings, utilize plant data/control systems, and observe process conditions on a continual basis to maintain good control of the unit.
• Be proficient in assigned area's computerized process control systems, Microsoft Office computer programs, and SAP associated process/accounting and inventory transactions.
• Responsible for placing systems in a safe condition for maintenance work, supporting maintenance activities and communicating status to the shift supervisor and co-workers.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment and enter SAP work notifications on equipment in need of maintenance.
• Provide ideas, raise concerns, and work with other functions including plant management, engineering, and maintenance to improve individual and unit performance.
• Participate on committees dealing with investigations, policy and procedure development, and improving the work place environment.
• Participate in the training and skill development of other operations technicians.
• Engage in frequent developmental dialog with supervisor and others to continually enhance personal and group performance and development.

Requirements

• Must have high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Must be willing and able to work 12 hour rotating shifts and provide overtime coverage.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional plant call-outs.
• Must be willing to work with hazardous and/or flammable chemicals (with proper safety precautions, training, and equipment).
• Prefer a Certificate of Completion or Associates Degree in Process Technology OR to have at least two years of operations experience in a chemical plant, refinery or an industrial manufacturing facility.