Operator
Westlake · Plaquemine, LA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
SUMMARY
Assist in the operations of the unit using sound and safe environmental procedures.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety
- Participates in the PACE culture of safety
- Writes permits and work orders in accordance with company environmental, health and safety and operational procedures
- Reports injuries, incidents and hazards to unit supervision as soon as reasonably possible
- Conducts tasks and operational duties with appropriate PPE as assigned
- Reviews JHA for appropriate PPE needed for routine and non-routine duties
- Actively participates in unit safety training and monthly safety modules
- Ensures LOTO and Confined Space Entry operations are permitted per procedures and are only permitted by persons trained and qualified to issue work permits
- Aid in the operations of the unit using sound and safe environmental procedures
- Prepare equipment for mechanical repairs according to safe work practices to insure cost effective repairs and prevent exposure of mechanics to hazards
- Ensure product conforms to manufacturing specifications and take appropriate actions for conditions outside those specifications
- Other duties as assigned and within appropriate training
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- A high school diploma or equivalent required
- An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Process Technology along with industrial work or applicable military experience is preferred
- Entry level, however, some experience as an operator in a chemical plant is desired, preferably experience in Chlorine, PVC or VCM plants
- Must be able to communicate effectively
- Must have excellent mechanical skills
- Position also requires 12 hour rotating shift work
- Requires a very high level of physical activity including, but not limited to, bending, squatting, kneeling, walking, standing, hand/wrist activities, push/pull activities, climbing and lifting up to 50 lbs
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand and walk, frequent hand/wrist activities and climbing
- Occasional bending, reaching, overhead and push/pull activities
- Must be able to use hands to touch, handle, or feel
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The noise level in the work environment is high
- Some of the work may be required in the operating units which requires usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc
- May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs