Chemical Process Technician

About INEOS Styrolution

 
INEOS Styrolution is the world’s leading styrenics supplier, with a high-performing portfolio of styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS and advanced styrenic products. With more than 90 years of innovation in materials science, INEOS Styrolution is focused on customer satisfaction with differentiated solutions that provide a competitive edge as well as investments in technology that enable closed loop recyclability for styrenics while reducing our carbon emissions. INEOS Styrolution applications can be found in many everyday products across multiple industries: including automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, packaging, and toys/sports. Operating 17 production sites in nine countries, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of INEOS Group Limited and employs approximately 3,000 people. Sales were 4.5 billion euros in 2023. More information: www.ineos-styrolution.com

Current Opportunity

Job Title

Chemical Process Technician
Location
Decatur, Alabama 

The Position: 

This entry level position has responsibilities of loading hopper cars and trucks including operation and maintenance of associated equipment, while acquiring necessary skills to advance through the Operations Progression System to a minimum of Tech Level 3 within the expected time required and accomplished while following SHE Excellence, 20 Principles, and Life Saving Rules.

What you will do: 

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Skills Acquisition and Learning

• Commit to learn, understand, support, and participate in the site SHE Excellence, 20 Principles, Life Saving Rules, and AsCare programs


• Participate in self-driven and departmental training to progress through the Operations Progression System


• Complete yearly mandatory training and modules


• Adhere to all procedures, policies, and guidelines


• Perform other duties as assigned which may not be specifically listed in the position description, but which are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s skills classification of work.
   

 Loading, Testing, Equipment Maintenance, and Production

• Perform production unit responsibilities to achieve scheduled production and daily activities


• Load / unload hopper cars and trucks, perform rail switches


• Operate all associated equipment - e.g., bins/transfer systems, shuttle wagon, fork truck, etc.


• Assist preparation of equipment for maintenance and permit management


• Maintain detailed and accurate written records 
   

Team Participation

• Interact effectively in a team-oriented culture with multi-functional teams to achieve business results


• Participate in effective shift turnover


• Identify/troubleshoot related process issues and work toward solutions


• Preserve high standards of housekeeping 


• Communicate effectively by radio, email, telephone, and face-to-face

What you will bring: 

Level of Education,  Technical Skills, and Experience:

• High School diploma, GED at a minimum


• College, college level, or technical certification achievement preferred


• Chemical or manufacturing plant experience required


• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills


• Basic understanding and respect of the importance of safety, health, and environmental concepts


• Complete and maintain Forklift Driving certification

Physical demands:

• Work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime


• Work inside and outside in all seasons


• Frequently walk, ascend and descend stairs or caged ladders to heights up to 85 feet


• Push, pull, lift, bend, stoop, kneel/crouch/crawl and utilize fine motor dexterity


• See written documents and computer screens


• Always be alert, able to concentrate on the task, not impaired by medications (prescription, non-prescription, illegal or legal substances including alcohol), or any other condition which adversely affects alertness, concentration, or judgment

Compensation & Benefits:

• INEOS Styrolution offers a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including:
  
  
  
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  
  
  • Life and disability insurance.
  
  
  • A 401(k)-retirement plan with a 3% automatic company contribution and a 100% match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
  
  
  • Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits.
  
  
  
  

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At INEOS Styrolution, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

The Location:

This opportunity is located in Decatur, Alabama.

Join our team

We Have Great Chemistry

We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.

Your INEOS Styrolution Recruitment Team

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