Chemical Operator

Description

Operator – Flexsys America LP, Monongahela, PA Site. This position reports to the Team Manager.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Operator include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitor and make the necessary adjustments to control the process.
• Assist, cover vacancies, and rotate with the other positions in monitoring and operating the process.
• Maintain logbook and rounds and report deficiencies to supervision on all routine and non-routine tasks for safe and efficient operations.
• Perform field work to support the process.
• Conduct training of new personnel.
• Take process samples and make adjustments to control quality parameters.
• Review and follow all production standard operating procedures and job analyses.
• Make product and raw material transfers.
• Review and follow all safety rules, procedures, and practices for the safety of themselves, other employees and contractors.
• Support the safety culture at the Monongahela plant by participating in Safety program, which includes pre-job hazard evaluations and person-to-person contacts.
• Participate in hazard reviews, MOCs, and in the development of the annual business plan, and complete improvement projects on the plans.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Support environmental, safety, and health efforts at the plant.
• Any other related work as directed by the supervisor.

Training:

New personnel will be introduced as Technician I and will begin training for Technician II and then Relief Operator. The training schedule will outline the milestones and increases in pay for each progression. Satisfactory job performance and qualification skills testing is required to progress.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school degree required.
• Fork truck experience preferred.
• Either college level technical course work in math/chemistry/engineering or mechanical/electrical trade school would be a plus but is not required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required; process manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong computer aptitude; experience with DeltaV or other DCS systems is preferred.
• A strong commitment to working safely and to the safety of others.
• Ability to perform high quality, cost effective work in order to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively monitor plant equipment and make adjustments to processes and controls; ability to handle upsets, startups, and shutdowns of plant systems and processes.
• Ability to use tools properly and safely to perform maintenance tasks on plant process equipment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a self-directed team environment.
• Ability to work 12-hour, rotating shifts, outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Flexibility in approach to tasks and openness to change.
• Ability to pass related skills tests.

 An Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE):  race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/ national origin/disability