Chemical Specialty Operator Plant 3

Job Description

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities :

A. Basic Company Requirements

Understand and adhere to company policies and procedures

Read and understand written procedures (in English) for processing chemicals

Follow written and verbal instructions from supervision, management, and engineering

Complete basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)

B. Safety and Environmental Requirements

Don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and effectively

Read and understand a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to identify hazards of handling chemicals

Safely handle solvents (such as methanol), acids (such as nitric acid), and bases (such as 50% sodium hydroxide) or other hazardous or potentially hazardous chemicals Understand and adhere to company emergency procedures

Complete monthly and annual computer-based safety training on time

Report all spills, leaks, injuries, mischarges, and other incidents immediately to the Supervisor and / or management

Attend training as specified by Supervisor, including all safety training

Report all unsafe conditions immediately to the Supervisor and / or management Understand policies and procedures for line breaks, hot work, Lock Out / Tag Out, and confined space and be able to perform associated tasks as required by supervision Protect the environment to prevent ground, water, and air pollution

C. Batch Chemical Processing and Housekeeping Requirements

Proficient in performing all operational duties of a Reactor Operator (RO)

Run chemical reactions in vertical / horizontal reactors under pressure or vacuum with minimal or no supervision

Heat and cool reactors using steam, cooling tower water, hot oil, or chilled water / glycol

Properly record data for environmental and regulatory requirements, as specified by EHS (dust collector inspections, etc.)

Operate reactors during trials and work with production or technical team members in development of new processes for customers

Assist the Supervisor with daily walks / evaluation of the operating area and tank farm

Assist in the equipment set-up and changeover from process to process

Train operators on reactor operation on existing and new processes

Perform or assist in basic maintenance tasks, such as minor leak repair

Be able to troubleshoot operational issues, determine if the issue is mechanical or process based, and notify the appropriate personnel for assistance

Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for product setup or introduction of new equipment Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) for existing and new processes

Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

D. Receiving, Shipping, and Other Material Movement Requirements

Assist with receiving and shipping of bulk and packaged materials, with an understanding of product identification and Bill of Lading Inspect and operate a fork truck per company procedures

Safely transport materials using a fork truck (staging raw materials in the plant, transporting waste containers to waste pad, and transporting finished product to warehouse, etc.) or other transport device

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements :

At least 6 months of experience as a proficient Reactor Operator (RO) or at least 4 years prior experience in a manufacturing facility High School Diploma and / or GED

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Need to be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English

Disclaimer :

The list of requirements, duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, but merely the most accurate list for the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when circumstances of the job change.