Process Control Technician | 12-hour rotating shifts

Position Overview

Provide support for the PI Reclaim department with a specific focus on the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the PI Reclaim Dept.

Essential Duties

• Comply with all environmental procedures and programs.
• Take readings and check levels on PI support equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining condenser lines: Cleaning of condensers which includes daily water flushes. Perform maintenance as necessary which also includes pulling & cleaning condenser tubes.
• Inspect the completed job.
• Inspect and clean the port holes and condenser catch pots.
• Monitor coolant (glycol) levels in chillers and refill as needed.
• Extruder/Screen Changers: Clean vent(s) as needed. Clean extruder catch pots. Clean/replace screens and hoses. Change screens on all screen changers as necessary. Record changes in change log.
• Troubleshoot the steam vacuum system as needed.
• Troubleshoot PI Reclaim for issues that may arise.
• Stage/move waste containers to appropriate location.
• Perform maintenance on PI Reclaim equipment, as necessary.
• Successfully start-up/string-up/shutdown pelletizer and troubleshoot as needed.
• Take necessary action to contain any off-quality material (viscosity, color, etc).
• Keep reliable and up to date records on all PI Reclaim equipment.
• Perform daily assignments and housekeeping.
• Clean and replace dust collectors and filters for cooling silo, vacuum pumps and dust collectors as needed to allow for optimal performance.
• Must be able to locate all equipment (pumps, vessels, valves, etc.) in the field in order to troubleshoot and correct problems.
• Evaluate PI reclaim conditions and make process corrections or changes as needed to maintain operation and performance.
• Collect color samples and test every hour and enter into quality form.
• Properly fill out the entire reading sheet.
• Load PI tankers as needed.
• Cover material handler job functions as needed.
• Inspect and operate a fork truck.
• Assist on PI Dept PMs, outages and overhauls.
• Fill out change log during shift.
• Weigh out/print out waste labels for waste boxes.
• Have an understanding of PI Dept equipment shutdown and start-up procedures.
• Locking and tagging of equipment for maintenance and construction.
• Be able to handle emergency situations: (Power outages, furnace outages, and instrument air malfunction).
• Attend shift communication huddles and make a good information exchange.
• Comply with procedures found in SMS.
• Work normally scheduled days adhering to starting and stopping times.
• Work overtime as required.

Shift

12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, days & AM/PM start time changes in the rotation