Production / Chemical Operator

Essential Duties

• Performing routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates and transfer of products.
• Lift hoses, bolt flanges and operate valves and similar equipment including the proper clearing and isolation of equipment.
• Report any safety issues immediately to supervisor and if necessary, take appropriate action needed, including system shutdown, if unsafe work practice is witnessed to prevent injury or environmental release.
• Control, monitor and make necessary adjustments on control systems and manually operated equipment.
• Troubleshoot process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems and identify equipment requiring maintenance.
• Ensure safe and efficient performance of production and project work following standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Act as a resource for other Operators and/or Maintenance Mechanics on job tasks and prioritization of work activities.
• Ensure quality control by performing testing on products and sampling when required.
• Take ownership for the accurate completion of all assigned tasks.
• Accountable for completing all in process reports and documents associated with job tasks responsibilities accurately and completely during shift operations.
• Operators must review with the next shift operator the status of all in-process operations. Information must be accurately and clearly communicated to ensure continued operation of the plant and to produce quality product in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operators are responsible to see that the security of the plant is maintained throughout their shift.
• Complete all duties as assigned with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.

Key Competencies

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good math and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong work ethic. Independently motivated to produce results.
• Strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to work in an empowered team environment, including the ability to effectively communicate, share information, resolve issues, give, and receive both positive and negative feedback in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, starting on night shift.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to reach all work areas in the plant (i.e., climb ladders, negotiate catwalks, handle heights to 50 feet, etc.), to lift twist and turn up to 50 lb.
• Due to safety sensitive nature of job, must pass regular & routine chemical dependency testing, annual respirator fit testing, and annual physical as required for certain tasks.