What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical operator position at INEOS Styrolution?
The Position :
This function exists to monitor and maintain equipment and process performance, adjusting per observations and / or input from the process control operator.
This includes troubleshooting equipment or process problems and effective communication with peers. The incumbent will perform in a safe, hazard free and environmentally sound work area.
The expectation is for all technicians to advance.
What you will do :
- Report all incidents including activations of safety critical alarms / systems or exceedances of operating envelopes.
- Participation as needed for incident investigations, Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis / LOPA.
- Preserve high standards of housekeeping and organization
- Follow the workflow process. Initiate work notifications as required and assist maintenance personnel when appropriate.
- Monitoring process and equipment performance, responding to deviations, including appropriate troubleshooting. Inform shift supervisor of any changes in conditions or adjustments as needed.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance / shutdown activities and perform routine maintenance.
- Assist in routine start-up and shutdown of process units.
- Maintain detailed written records and ensure effective shift turnover.
- Train, recertify / demonstrate proficiency and knowledge of assigned areas as directed or required; this includes rotating through qualified operating positions.
Also, assist in training of other personnel.
- Unload liquid raw material products from tank cars.
- Load liquid byproducts to tank cars and tank trucks.
- Receive and unload dry van trucks. Coordinate with the guard station to ensure safe, secure and efficient traffic and unloading.
- Deliver raw materials and supplies to production units as needed. Retrieve scrap boxes and pallets, and ship re-usable containers to suppliers.
- For bulk truck shipments of scrap, weigh trucks in and out of site, and direct trucks to the proper loading area.
What you will bring :
Level of education & knowledge : High school diploma or GED required. Two years of college with emphasis in math and science or a Chemical Process Operator Certificate preferred.
Basic mechanical knowledge (for example, familiarity with use of hand / power tools and valves) is preferred.
Competencies, Behavioral skills : Must have strong communication skills, proficient knowledge of computers, including email and Microsoft Office software.
Must be dependable, enthusiastic and can work in a highly functional team environment
Physical demands : Continuous standing, walking and alternate sitting / standing above 8 hours, balancing, climbing, reaching above shoulder level, and simple / firm grasping with both hands.
Frequent lifting up to 11-20lbs, carrying up to 10lbs, pushing / pulling while standing, crouching, kneeling, twisting / turning, and exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels and wet conditions.
Occasional lifting / carrying up to 11-50lbs, viewing Monitor CTR, traveling, pushing / pulling while seated, crawling, fine manipulation with both hands and exposure to dust / gas fumes, chemicals / solvents, allergic agents, reduced light levels and electrical sources.
Medical clearance to wear a full-face respirator. Must be willing to work a rotating / swing shift schedule and to work outdoors in all types of weather.
The Location : This opportunity is located in Channahon, Illinois, United States, only one hour from Chicago, Illinois.
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Last updated : 2024-11-16