Process Technician

About INEOS Aromatics

INEOS Aromatics is a global chemical manufacturing company that produces products used in the polyester industry, contributing to everyday items like clothes, carpets, furniture, automotive parts, and food packaging. With 1,300 employees across various locations, including the United States, United Kingdom, Mainland China, Belgium, Indonesia, and Taiwan, and annual sales of $4 billion, INEOS Aromatics is part of INEOS, a successful chemical company with over $60 billion in annual turnover and 25,000 employees worldwide, including 5,000 in the U.S.

INEOS Aromatics is committed to solving global challenges and employs a diverse team of engineers, scientists, and business professionals. The company prioritizes safety, being one of the safest manufacturing companies in the world.

Current Opportunity

Job Title: Process Technician
Location: Wando, South Carolina

The Position

The Process Technician monitors, regulates, and operates complex chemical process equipment to produce Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) in a safe, environmentally sound, and efficient manner. The continuous 24/7 process requires rotating, 12-hour shifts in all types of weather.

What You Will Do

• Start up, operate, and shut down the process unit in accordance with established procedures
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment and process to ensure safe and optimal operation of the unit
• Troubleshoot abnormal process situations
• Maintain accurate records
• Communicate with all levels within the team and external business partners
• Demonstrate and transfer work knowledge to others

What You Will Bring

• A High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of industrial/manufacturing experience, or 4 years military experience, or related technical associate’s degree, or three years of experience troubleshooting equipment
• A passing score on pre-employment tests, including mechanical aptitude, reading & mathematics
• The ability to read & follow detailed operating, maintenance and safety procedures
• The ability to routinely work in confined spaces for extended periods of time
• The ability to routinely climb stairs & ladders that can exceed 200 ft in total span with break decks
• The ability to lift & carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds in weight
• The ability to open and close large valves
• The ability to put on respirators and other important safety equipment
• The willingness & ability to be on call including nights, weekends & holidays
• The willingness & ability to relocate to or commute on a daily basis to the Ineos Cooper River Plant without company assistance
• The willingness & ability to work in all weather conditions

Physical Demands

• Constant (67-100% of time) exerting over 50 pounds of force (lifting, pulling, pushing, torquing), standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, carrying, repetitive motions
• Working outside 67-100% of time in temperature extremes and noisy environment

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with company contributions and matching (up to 9%)
• Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.