Associate Operator, Production

Celanese International Corporation•Moncks Corner, SC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Process Experts are responsible for the safe operation of a continuous polymerization process from raw material handling to packaging of final product. Process Experts not only maintain but also drive to improve Stewardship, Quality, Reliability, and Engagement. Each Process Expert is expected to become fully qualified in four process areas: Pellet Handling, Tank Farm, Continuous Polymerization, and a fourth topped out area, which is either DCS, Lab, or Utilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Individual must be capable of performing simple math computations involving ratios and fractions.
Individual must possess strong interpersonal and teamwork skills capable of working in an empowered team environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing, industrial facility, or utilities
Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
Previous fork truck or forklift experience
Experience with SAP or equivalent manufacturing execution software

Responsibilities

Meet behavior expectations in the areas of stewardship, quality, productivity, and teamwork and actively participate in continuous improvement efforts.
Perform assigned core team (stewardship, quality, or reliability) and supplemental role responsibilities as assigned.
Perform routine and non-routine tasks as assigned, but not limited to, task boards, on-shift predictive/preventive maintenance (PPM), breakdown repair and scheduled shutdown/turnaround activities in area of expertise.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Participate in and lead daily meetings with the assigned shift operating team.
Communicate critical shift change information to the oncoming crew and document problems and learning value using tools such as shift turnover log, electronic logbook, Microsoft Outlook, etc.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures to operate assigned area of the plant
Utilize personal computer skills to optimize and troubleshoot product quality and equipment operations via HMI, PLC and DCS interface.
Document maintenance work requests and activities performed utilizing maintenance execution system (SAP).
Perform standard and non-routine testing of product quality.
Analyze process and product variation and take corrective action utilizing statistical quality control techniques and process data historians (Aspen-Tech IP.21).
Initiate and participate in Root Cause Analysis/Problem Solving Events of EHS, Quality, Productivity and Reliability incidents.
Patrol assigned area to visually inspect, monitor equipment and process conditions to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and environmental regulations.
Operate fork trucks and motorized equipment.
Load and unload material to/from railcars, tank trailers, and drums.