Chemical Operator

About Us Elementis offers performance-driven additives that help create innovative formulations for consumer and industrial markets, including Personal Care, Coatings, Chromium, Energy and Talc. Finding opportunities to enhance our customers’ performance is at the heart of what we do—and has been for more than 175 years. We own unique raw materials, including the only high-grade hectorite mine in the world, and a leading source of high-purity talc. With our advanced technical solutions, we transform those materials to become innovative, performance-enhancing products for our customers. Elementis is a UK-listed global specialty chemicals company with operations worldwide and employs over 1,300 people at more than 30 locations worldwide. Job Description Summary Chemical Operator needed for chemical manufacturing plant in Castle Hayne, NC. Strong safety/environmental commitment is a must. Job Description Monitor, operate, and report upon responsible area of Castle Hayne’s Chromium process. Develop a basic understanding of the Castle Hayne Chromium manufacturing process and a detailed understanding of the responsible area’s process. Understands the implication of operational decisions and actions. Communicates with other operating areas (Evaporation, Wastewater Treatment, Recycle, Chromic acid, etc) and understands the interaction between these operating areas and your responsible area. Reads and acts upon daily area operating instructions. Provides feedback to supervision on operational issues, related to process conditions, improvement ideas, operational instructions, etc. Provide shift change relief. Communicate effectively with other personnel regarding operational conditions at time of shift change. Conducts hourly (minimal requirement) tours of manufacturing area to ensure good operating condition of all equipment. Identify and resolve mechanical and/or process-related issues. Checks levels, temperatures, pressures, etc. Communicates findings to supervision. Collects and analyzes process samples. Records results on prescribed schedule, Position is currently a 12 hour rotating schedule. Works regularly assigned shifts and provides a fair and equitable to peers’ amount of overtime coverage for co-worker absences, illnesses, vacations, holidays, etc. Must be able to complete physical aspects of job, including the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climbing stairs and ladders, operating valves, motors, etc. Additional Job Description Required:Minimum High school or GED equivalent. Preferred:Technical school specialized (Chemical Operator related) training. High school curriculum in Vo-Ed training areas. Required:Ability to understand and apply basic chemical and physical scientific principles; becoming very knowledgeable and practical in the day to day operation of the Castle Hayne Chromium process. Required:Minimum of 5 years industrial chemical experience or equivalent combination of formal training and experience. Required:Must accept scheduled overtime, hold over overtime, call out overtime as required to maintain a safe, environmentally sound, efficiently operating facility. Required:Team player, but can work independently. Elementis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on a basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accomodations@elementis.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application status. EEOC Poster Our people are the core of Elementis. As a vital part of both our global organization and our local teams, everyone's contributions are valued, our work makes an impact, and we are challenged to learn and grow. Together, guided by our Values, we create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for each other, deliver value for our customers, and drive sustainable growth for our company. We encourage our people to develop their expertise and expand their skills, so we can all confidently create value in everything we do. We are reliable, knowledgeable partners and problem-solvers who guide our customers—and each other—to the right solutions. We seek out better ways of working and share ideas for continually improving. And we do it all in an environment characterized by safety, trust, and above all—teamwork. The inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture we cultivate connects us, makes us feel our contributions are recognized and valued, and encourages us to be and do our best. The steps in our recruitment process are as following: Welcome meeting with a recruiter where you can learn more about the position and working at Elementis. We will ask you questions about your background and preferences to make sure the postions fits well. 2nd interview with the hiring manager and/or someone from the team 3rd Interview with someone from the team and/or HR For senior positions, you are asked to take an assessment and you will have a 3rd interview to discuss the results.