Associate Operator

Hiring Manager: MICHAEL THERING

Hemlock Semiconductor’s (HSC) hyper-pure polysilicon is in almost every electronic device you use daily! From TVs to smart phones, and cars to solar panels, HSC is everywhere. We connect you to friends and families each day while leaving our plant better than how we found it. The voice of our employees is critical to moving HSC forward to ensure we make a difference in people's lives. We seek innovative, driven, focused, and most of all, passionate achievers to join HSC and begin to make a difference on day one. Let your voice be heard, apply today!

HSC currently employs over 1,400 full-time employees serving the Great Lakes Bay Region and surrounding areas. We are small enough to be heard, but large enough to impact the world! HSC has over $400 million dollars in new growth projects that will translate into hundreds of new jobs now through 2025.

The Associate Chemical Process Operator will receive pre-deployment training in chemical process operator fundamentals as well as achieve role-based certification in a specific process area(s). The Associate Operator will work alongside the on-shift operators and assist them in operating the manufacturing assets. The Associate Operator role is intended to provide an opportunity to develop an operator’s knowledge, skills, and abilities in chemical process operations before being required to fill an on-shift role.

The Associate Operator 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.

This role will be directly aligned with one of the process areas below:

• Distillation
• DPR
• FBR
• HCL
• HOST
• Plant Vent
• Utilities
• CVD

Essential Duties

This role is accountable for all aspects of department performance including Safety & Environment, Quality, Reliability, Production, and Productivity.

• Responsible for operation and maintenance of manufacturing assets in disciplined manner adhering to all regulatory and site management systems.

• Responsible for escalation of equipment issues to on-shift operators or Shift Leader.
• Recognize, react to, and escalate Abnormal Situations to on-shift operators or 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.
• Assist on-shift operators by completing process rounds, taking samples, helping with purging, prepping and lockouts for maintenance activities.
• Writes safe work permits as directed.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in Behavior Based Safety program.

• Continuous learning in secondary roles or technology as directed.
• 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.
• Be able to work up to a 12-hour shift as needed Monday through Friday during training and ability to work 2-3-2 rotating 12-hour shift once certified

Skills

• Competent knowledge and understanding of HSC or equivalent manufacturing operations.
• Competent written and oral communication
• Competent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Competent knowledge of HSC or industry safety standards and practices
• Basic understanding of math, science, and chemistry

Behaviors

• Ability to learn and develop.
• Ability to listen and follow directions.
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Minimum Required Education/Certification

• High School Diploma
• Post High School education preferred
• Internal Candidates for the Chemical Operations area must pass the Chemical Operator Fundamentals Test

Minimum Required Work Experience

• 2 years of manufacturing experience or
• 1 year of chemical process operator experience or
• 1 year of skilled trades experience

Environment/Working Conditions

This job involves a high percentage of time spent on physical activities such as climbing stairs and ladders, operating large manual valves, and tracing lines through crowded pipe racks and wet benches. Environmental conditions of the job include exposure to all kinds of weather, hazardous chemicals, and mechanical and electrical energy. The use of chemically resistant suits, respirators, face shields, goggles, boots, and rubber gloves may be required. The individual must be fit tested for respirator yearly and meet physical requirements for the wearing of a personal respirator. The use of chemically resistant suits, respirators, face shields, goggles, boots, and rubber gloves may be required. This job requires working with hand tools. Maintaining a clean work environment is essential. The individual must be fit tested for respirator yearly and meet physical requirements for the wearing of a personal respirator. At a minimum, an operator is required to conduct the specified rounds, including one complete process tower walkthrough, designated for their process area. During maintenance shutdowns or process upsets, multiple trips may be required during a single shift.

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. 764