Operations Specialist, StyPoly - Midland

Overview

This job exists to provide leadership, operational expertise, technical, mechanical and hands-on assistance for safe operation of the entire Styrene Polymers facility.  The following are some key responsibilities: 

• Perform competitive work practices. 

• Complete safety checks. 

• Provide process support as described in the Operate the Plant Role in the Styrene Polymers facility. 

• Perform Operate Plant global roles & plant support roles as determined by the unit role assignment process. 

• Utilize electronic tools (e.g. electronic logbook, event and action tool, master task list, open plan, outlook, OTS databases). 

• Follow applicable supporting work processes (e.g. Global Maint Work Process, Operate Plant Work Process, Material Flow Work Process, EH&S work process etc.) 

• Participate in plant initiatives (e.g. involvement in teams, operating discipline improvements, work process implementation, work process tools). 

• Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting skills and lead or participate in Root Cause Investigations. 

• Communicate role related information between shifts and day staff. 

• Promote an environment of teamwork while leading through example.  

• Provide first-line conflict resolution.  

• Assure compliance to all rules and regulations for shift. 

• Assure compliance with all EH&S requirements related to assigned roles.  

• Ensure personal learning needs are achieved utilizing the available learning resources.

Responsibilities

This job encompasses operation of the Styrene Polymers building’s assets to safely and reliably produce product.  Process troubleshooting, interpretation of lab analysis results and process adjustments are key to the operation of the plant.  The ability to learn and understand chemical processing, and to be able to function at a very high level with the ABB Process Control system is crucial to being successful in the job.   CWP is a job expectation; high proficiency in this area is desired. 

The person in this job is expected to work within a team environment (shift team and operations team) and be capable of communicating effectively (both written and verbal) with peers, technical staff, interplant suppliers and customers, maintenance personnel, project teams, crisis response personnel, etc.  Use of all electronic Operate Plant WP tools is required. 

Shift Schedules possible:  Shift Schedules possible:  7 & 2 (weekend 12’s) 

Job will be filled according to Styrene Polymers practices in alignment with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Refer to Article 2 of the contract 

Learning requirements are defined by the Styrene Polymers learning policy. 

Qualifications

Education/Certification Requirements (within C.B.A.): 

High school diploma or equivalent.  Previous operating experience in a chemical process and/or advanced technical training in the area of chemical processing will be of benefit. 

Physical requirements of the job: 

Able to climb stairs, ladders, and lift 50lbs  

Medical surveillance exam required for working with Acrylonitrile 

Safety equipment requirements: full face & SCBA respirator, rubber suit, safety goggles & shoes, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection 

Equipment driven: fork truck, automobile, utility cart (golf cart)