FBR /DIST Equipment Care Operator

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

Summary

The Equipment Care Operator is responsible for executing direction provided to the shift operations team to operate the manufacturing assets in a disciplined manner to manufacture a quality product safely and efficiently. The ECO is responsible for the use of operational discipline instructional documentation including SOP, SMP, SWI, SKP, Job Plan or any other temporary or permanent approved procedures in addition to adherence to all Site Safety Standards.

Specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• DIST – DPH/TCS/Amine/LSG – S-455
• DIST – DPH/TCS/Amine/LSG – S-465
• DPR storage tank farm – S-452
• Si offloading – S-453, S-553
• Fired Heaters and Vaporization – S-568
• Fluid Bed Reactor – S-560
• HP STC system – S-459 STC
• Satellite Control Building – S-551
• Emergency Scrubber – S-580
• Idled Buildings – S-460, S-462, S-468
• DPR storage tank farm – S-452
• DIST – DPH/TCS/Amine/LSG – S-455
• DIST – DPH/TCS/Amine/LSG – S-465
  
  

Essential Functions

• Responsible for operation and maintenance manufacturing assets in disciplined manner adhering to all regulatory and site management systems including thorough completion of process rounds.
• Recognize, react to, and escalate Abnormal Situations to Shift leader.
• Participate in shift exchange for area. Responsible for completion of shift exchange and up to date completion of instructional documentation (including SOP, SMP, SWI, SKP, Job Plan or any other temporary or permanent approved procedures) and shift communication.
• Responsible for completing all purging, prepping, lock-outs safely and according to site standard to ensure the autonomous maintenance work in the area is on schedule. Writes safe work permits, excavation permits, and confined space permits in areas as directed.
• Responsible for responding to emergencies throughout the Site as directed by HSC’s Incident Command Structure, participating in HEAT training and mock emergencies on site, and assisting other buildings as needed during emergencies or process upsets.
• Responsible for escalation of equipment issues to Shift leader.
• Participate in Behavior Based Safety program
• Responsible for creation of high quality work notifications
• Provide feedback to Operational Excellence and Training team for instructional documentation improvement, modification, and completeness.
• Participate in Continuous improvement program by generating and communicating ideas to improve the technology and process operations for higher quality, lower cost, safer and more reliable operation.
  
  

Education Requirements

High School Diploma

GED

Physical Requirements

Speech

Peripheral Vision

Vision

Visual

Color Discrimination

Depth Perception

Hearing

Standing - Frequent (51-75%)

Walking - Occasional (26-50%)

Sitting - Occasional (26-50%)

Driving - Rare (1-25%)

Carrying - Rare (1-25%)

Push/Pull - Rare (1-25%)

Reaching - Rare (1-25%)

Twisting/Turning - Rare (1-25%)

Bending - Rare (1-25%)

Stoop/Squat - Rare (1-25%)

Kneeling - Rare (1-25%)

Crawling - Rare (1-25%)

Climbing - Frequent (51-75%)

Hand Movement - Rare (1-25%)

Uses Foot Controls - Never (0%)

Repetition - Never (0%)

Balancing - Never (0%)

Light Lifting (10 - 20 pounds) - Rare (1-25%)

Medium Lifting (21 - 50 pounds) - Rare (1-25%)

Heavy Lifting (51 - 100 pounds) - Rare (1-25%)

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If You Are An Individual With a Disability And You Need An Accommodation Or Other Assistance During The Application Process, Please Call Our Human Resources Department At

989.301.5333

or email your request to

G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 713