What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Operator I position at A-Gas Americas?
Process Operator 1
Who are we?
A-Gas is a global leader in Lifecycle Refrigerant Management. As the world's largest refrigerant reclamation company, we constantly strive to drive technology and innovation into our business to continue providing our customers with the best environmental solutions. For more information on A-Gas, please visit us at www.agas.com/us.
What will you do?
The Process Operator I is responsible to support the running of our state-of-the-art refrigerant distillation columns. In this role, you will complete process setups and teardowns, transfers, bulk tank movements, and safety checks. The Process Operator role is a vital part of our goal to increase gas processing capacity at our site, come join our growing team in a career with A-Gas.
Why A-Gas?
- 12 hours 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, or 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM
- The schedule is a rotation of 4 days on 3 days off, then 3 days on 4 days off
- Each shift rotates quarterly from days to nights
Compensation: The starting pay is $25 per hour or more, depending on experience.
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Affordable health coverage for employees and your family
- Low-cost Dental and Vision benefits
- 401k retirement with company match
Work-Life Balance:
- 10 Paid Holidays, plus 2 flex days for your use
- Generous paid time off for personal, vacation, parental, and medical leave
We're Committed to Your Growth:
- Comprehensive training program to help you learn and excel
- Opportunities for certifications and professional development
Safety First Mindset:
- All required PPE is provided, including an annual boot allowance, gloves, glasses, and uniforms
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
Team Culture:
Join our dynamic team that triumphs in success together! We invite you to reach out if you're ready to embark on a rewarding career and eager to learn while you work. Your future starts here!
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain safe operation of the distillation column by assisting the Operator II and Lead Operator in work assignments, managing the production of Blends, Chemical Transfers, ISO movements.
- Support the daily supervision and monitoring of tank farm and facility controls, (pressure gauges, scale monitors).
- Report any faults, site, and maintenance issues to Production to ensure site safety and product quality.
- Responsible for updating daily production results, leak check results, and performance by task.
- Encourage and participate in a Health and Safety culture to ensure a safe practicing environment.
- Uphold company policy and practices for self and peers, related to health and safety.
- Communicate maintenance needs to lead operators or supervisors.
- Responsible for ensuring that quality control is implemented on a constant basis.
- Any other tasks, as required
Experience, Knowledge, and Qualification
Essential:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Process Technician Experience or Associates Degree preferred
- Must be able to obtain HazMat Certification and EPA 608 Certification
- Must have excellent math skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Experience in manufacturing, or in the Chemicals industry
- Previous experience with Pumps, Hose, Compressors, PMS, Lockout Tag Out
- Experience with Microsoft 365, including Excel/Word
Physical Demand Requirements:
- Frequently pushes, pulls, moves, and lifts up to 50 pounds independently
- Frequently operates a computer using a traditional keyboard to input detailed information such as serial numbers
- Manipulations (seizing, holding, grasping or otherwise working with hands) up to 50-75% of the day
- Constantly works in environments with uncontrolled climate and some exposure to outdoor weather conditions
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $25
