What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Operator position at Livent Corporation?
Responsible for operation of BCX utility equipment, Underflow Filter Press, material handling and associated equipment. Meeting the requirements outlined in standard operating procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Observes process variables using gauges and instruments and adjusts valves and controls to set and maintain specified operating ranges.
Observes processing and auxiliary equipment to detect malfunctions then repairs or submits a request for repairs.
Responsible to enter production data into VDBs, log/batch sheets, databases and systems (SAP).
Samples and tests or submits requests for tests of process samples using LQM and makes required adjustments.
Performs productivity maintenance tasks using basic hand tools.
Collects and interprets information for making decisions from instruments and computers.
Provides some written documentation of activities.
Completes all applicable permits and job walk-downs for Maintenance and Contractor work (i.e. Lockout/Tag-out, Safe Work, Confined Space Entry, Line Break, etc.).
Enter near miss or incident reports into Cority database. Takes appropriate action to resolve then provide sufficient detail to enable root cause analysis through an incident investigation.
Complies with all facilities, regulatory, and safety training.
Performs daily safety inspections.
Responsible for keeping personal training up to date.
Responsible for effective shift turnover to include leading the start of the shift safety huddle.
Other job duties may be assigned sometimes.
Required to operate forklift, training will be provided.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
Minimum three years of industrial work experience
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Ability to operate multiple circuits.
Uses logic and appropriate methods to successfully troubleshoot and solve difficult problems.
Skilled in operating all area equipment and had the ability to run more than one unit at a time when required.
Ability to service, repair, adjust, and test machines, devices, and equipment that operate mainly on mechanical principles.
Uses the computer to accurately enter information and data into business systems (LQM, SAP, Cority, MOC, CPAR, SBO, SharePoint).
Uses effective oral and written communication.
Safety Requirements: (position and location specific) All employees are expected to carry out their work functions in a healthy and safe manner, to always encourage and support safe work practices, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately.
Physical Demands: (position and location specific) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb, balance, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to [10] pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
Work Environment: (position and location specific) The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Personal Protective Equipment – (position specific) Must wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required based on job duties or when traveling to locations where PPE is essential.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ARCADIUM LITHIUM employs people across a broad range of occupations in locations across the world. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a menu of work/life benefits and opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career.
ARCADIUM LITHIUM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV and supports a drug free workplace.
Salary : $39,000 - $55,000
