Process Technicians - Plaquemine

Location: Plaquemine, LA

About the Role

This position ensures a safe and reliable operation of a complex/heavily regulated chemical production plant by following operating disciplines, procedures, and work processes in a team environment. Candidates will be hired to work in a variety of operator/technician roles across the plant depending on current availability. These plant roles may include: Process Technician or Cell Crew Operator.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control chemical process conditions, equipment, and control systems; manage product samples and analysis
• Perform operational tasks including field checks, equipment prep, permitting, minor maintenance, and general area housekeeping
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues and support maintenance, start-ups, and shutdowns for operational reliability and efficiency
• Conduct inspections per Olin standards and regulatory compliance (safety, DOT, quality), and prioritize safety and environmental stewardship
• Report near misses/incidents, assist in root cause investigations and perform Immediate Response activities

Errors may result in severe consequences due to hazardous materials and complex equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years of work experience (36 months of full-time work at time of application)
• Ability to demonstrate mechanical reasoning, spatial reasoning, and behavioral measures identified as important for the role
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) card
• Possess a valid U.S. Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Process Technology, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Electrical or Computer Technology
• Production, maintenance, and/or distribution related experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Relevant military experience with a technical specialty
• Prior Olin experience in a related position

Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts as well as overtime, holidays, and weekends as required
• Ability to serve in the emergency response/rescue team and respond to HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) with OSHA training
• Ability to pass drug screen and background check if offer is received and accepted
• Ability to pass a functional physical test, with or without reasonable accommodations, if offer is received and accepted
• Use standard safety equipment and wear all required personal protective equipment including in extreme hot/cold environments
• Work in confined, tight, or closed-in spaces
• Climb ladders and stairs through multiple levels, work at heights
• Lift hoses, bolt flanges, operate valves and similar equipment as part of a normal job
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• For Cell Room/Valve Operators: work in strong electromagnetic field

Pay

$34.25 - $39.00 per hour

Schedule

12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Benefits

Olin offers a comprehensive benefits package. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging employees to join or lead Olin People Networks—voluntary groups connecting employees across sites, divisions, and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire.