Chemical Process Technician 4

About INEOS Styrolution

INEOS Styrolution is the world’s leading styrenics supplier, with a high-performing portfolio of styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS and advanced styrenic products. With more than 90 years of innovation in materials science, INEOS Styrolution is focused on customer satisfaction with differentiated solutions that provide a competitive edge as well as investments in technology that enable

Current Opportunity

Job Title

Chemical Process Technician 4

Grade

USA_IV41_OT_Entry

Location

Decatur, Alabama

The Position: Chemical Process Technician - Chemical Process Technician - This entry-level position has responsibilities of loading hopper cars and trucks, including operation and maintenance of associated equipment, while acquiring necessary skills to advance through the Operations Progression System to a minimum of Tech Level 3 within the expected time required and accomplished while following SHE Excellence, 20 Principles, and Life Saving Rules.

What You Will Do

• Perform production unit responsibilities to meet scheduled production and daily tasks.
• Load and unload hopper cars, trucks, and railcars with MMA and Mineral Oil.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as transfer systems, shuttle wagons, and fork trucks.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, permit management, and system preparations.
• Support routine start-up and shutdown of reactors and systems.
• Monitor process performance (e.g., samples, levels, temperature) and take corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records, including production logs, inventories, and instrument readings.
• Follow safety, quality, and ISO standards while completing required training and progression milestones.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Level of education & knowledge:
• High school diploma/GED (minimum).
• College-level or technical certification preferred.

• Experience in general:
• Chemical or manufacturing plant experience required.

• Technical skills:
• Commitment to advancing to at least Tech Level 3 in the Operations Progression System.
• Ability to quickly learn processes, procedures, and equipment.
• Proficiency in computers, email, and role-specific software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Understanding and adherence to SHE (Safety, Health, and Environmental) principles.

• Competencies, Behavioral skills:
• Commit to INEOS Styrolution’s 20 Principles of Process and Behavioral Safety and Life-Saving Rules.
• Follow SHE policies, Safe Work Guidelines, and exercise Stop Work Authority.
• Report safety incidents, alarm activations, and operating exceedances.
• Participate in incident investigations, Management of Change, and Process Hazard Analysis/LOPA.
• Take ownership of responsibilities with self-motivation and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal skills, and accuracy in documentation.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and adapt well in cross-functional team environments.

• Physical demands:
• Perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, turning valves, and repetitive motions.
• Ascend/descend stairs and ladders (up to 85 feet) and work in confined spaces.
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, occasionally around high noise, machinery, and chemicals.
• Wear required PPE, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and fall protection.
• Lift and push/pull objects up to 50 lbs. multiple times daily.
• Maintain focus, judgment, and alertness in a safety-critical role, free from impairment.
  

The Location:

This opportunity is located in Decatur, AL

Compensation & Benefits

INEOS Styrolution offers a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with a 3% automatic company contribution and a 100% match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits.
  
  

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At INEOS Styrolution, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

We Have Great Chemistry

We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.

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