Chemical Plant Operator (Contract)

National Silicate Partnership, an affiliate of PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ’s products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

Ideal candidates resonate with PQ’s Core Values of Integrity, Sustainability, People, Customer Focus and Safety.  Successful employees embrace and model these values in their behaviors and actions.

This position applies to the overall operation of the liquid sodium silicate dissolving plant, and potassium silicate dissolving plant. It has the responsibility of maintaining maximum safety, efficiency, reliability, productivity, quality, and customer service. Duration 6 -12 months.

• Off load railcars.
• Load trucks for delivering products to the customer.
• Perform routine equipment inspections.
• Perform uninterrupted glass dissolving production.
• Perform minor equipment repair.
• Maintain work area clean and free from all safety hazards.
• Assist in plant budget development.
• Perform efficient start up/shut-down of plant and related equipment.
• Maintain active participation in ISO audits/EHS audits/environmental audits.
• Perform all quality checks on products shipped, boiler water and maintain records.
• Obtain knowledge of all company policies/plant procedures/ISO procedures/Emergency Response Plan.
• Prioritize in emergency situations and provide communication to proper authorities.
• Hold a 5th class Power Engineer’s (boiler operator’s) ticket.
• Possess good math, reading, writing and computer skills.
• Other duties as assigned by the Unit Manager.

• Boiler Ticket preferred
• Minimun 2 years of experience in manufacutirng environamen 
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to learn and comprehend manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work as a member of a 3 person team.
• Willingness to learn new skills, as needed.
• Ability to assist others in completing required tasks.
• Work safely and abide by all safety rules and requirements.

EHS Responsibilities

• Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
• Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner

National Silicates Partnership is an equal employment opportunity employer. Accordingly, reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in relation to the materials or processes we use in the recruitment process.