Chemical Process Operator

Join Perstorp Polyols Inc. as a Chemical Process Operator in our Powerhouse! 

 

 

 

This is an hourly, on-site, full-time position in Toledo, Ohio.

 

Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts which will include weekends and holidays. (36-49 hours per week). Requires the availability to work on-call, overtime/additional shifts which includes days/nights, weekend and holiday work as needed depending on business/site needs.

 

• Monitor, operate, and perform preventive maintenance on chemical process units, ensuring safe and environmentally sound practices.
• Conduct routine equipment checks, accurately read levels, pressures, and temperatures, and perform minor maintenance or oversee repairs with the Maintenance Department.
• Responsible for the safe start-up and shutdown of equipment, troubleshooting process and equipment deficiencies, and communicating issues to the Shift Manager.
• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and Control of Work (CoW) policies and procedures, while performing tasks primarily with minimal supervision.
• Understand and execute written and verbal instructions, functioning effectively as part of the Operations team to achieve site goals.

 

• Education and Licensing: High School Diploma or GED required; 3rd Class Stationary Engineer’s license and/or High-Pressure Boiler License (State of Ohio) required.
• Industry Experience: 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a chemical plant, refinery, power plant, or similar industry, including military equivalent.
• Technical and Process Knowledge: Experience with distillation, filtration, separation, storage, shipping, chemical reactions, and strong knowledge of batch and continuous chemical manufacturing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and Emerson Delta V DCS experience.
• Safety and Mechanical Skills: Adhere to all safety regulations, demonstrate excellent safety skills, and possess good mechanical aptitude.
• Required Attributes: Basic computer literacy (Windows OS, Microsoft Office), ability to work independently and collaboratively, and be self-directed, motivated, and organized.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to maintain a stationary position, perform various physical tasks (climb, bend, lift up to 50 pounds), work at heights, and comply with site regulations for PPE and clearances.

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for you AND your legal Dependents!

• Generous Vacation, PTO, and Company Paid Holidays

• Pension & 401K Match with Immediate Vesting

• Competitive Compensation Package

• Company Bonus Program

• High Quality Uniforms and PPE paid for by the Company

• Health & Wellness Reimbursement

 

Perstorp Polyols, Inc. is an international chemical manufacturing facility in Toledo, OH. In our work environment we are routinely exposed to manufacturing environment including all weather elements including extreme climate changes, dirt, dust, vibrations, odor/unpleasant smells, loud noises, and chemicals.

 

Building on over 140 years of experience, Perstorp is privileged to provide essential properties for products in packets, homes, offices, and communities all over our planet.  You will find us everywhere from your mobile phone to the local dairy farm, representing a complete chain of solutions in organic chemistry, process technology and application development leading high-growth niches such as powder and UV-cured coatings, plasticizers, synthetic lubricants, grain preservation and animal gut health. Advancing everyday life, Perstorp has been on an amazing journey. Chemistry has always played a significant role in our lives, as it will continue to do in the future, for instance in the transition towards a more sustainable society.

 

We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment. This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.