Chem Ops Operator

SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp.

6d • Onsite

About The Position

A Tier 1 Chemical Operator is a multifunctional position which encompasses aspects of safety, quality, and productivity with job assignments in plastic compounding / extrusion.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrate 2 years of consistent and relevant work history in 1 or more of the following areas ():
• Manufacturing/Production
• Industrial Work Environment
• Farming
• Oil Field/Rig
• Warehousing
• Military
• U.S. Postal Service
• Industrial Contracting
• Police Officer
• Firefighter
• Medical/Hospital
• Truck Driver
• Education
• Laboratory
• Ability to acquire demonstrated level of proficiency in WorkKeys® Assessment (pre-employment testing.
• Successfully pass drug screening, pre-employment medical screening, and background check.
• Comply with all safety policies/practices including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, safety glasses, safety goggles, steel shoe shoes, hearing protection, face shield, respirator, chemical suit, gloves, harnesses, fire rated suit, etc.
• Active member of Tactical Response Team (TRT) for a minimum of 5 years (training provided): live fire training, rope repelling from buildings, emergency medical responders training, hazmat training, confined space rescue training, CPR training, medical/first aid training, etc. TRT membership and training are a condition of employment.
• Participate in on-the-job training which includes certification tests and skills demonstrations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Respirator fit and medical approval required prior to placement.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts (36/48 hour weeks, days, nights, weekends, and holidays) during assigned hours of operation and other hours (such as call-ins) as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

Responsibilities

• Operators closely monitor the status of production processes, collect and test lab samples, monitor machine parameters, record pressures and measurements, interpret charts, and record data.
• Operators follow standard operating procedures and work instructions to make necessary adjustments in the production process such as adjusting control instruments and adding materials.
• Operators maintain accurate written records or logs of all production processes, equipment, maintenance, and routine housekeeping while monitoring machinery/equipment to assure proper operation.
• Operators assist in maintaining process and non-process areas ensuring compliance with current regulatory agencies.
• Operators tend to pumps, open/close valves, monitor gauges, and monitor pressure.
• Operators report all equipment malfunctions to the maintenance department for prompt repair, make minor mechanical adjustments as needed, and lockout equipment.
• Operators monitor, operate, and troubleshooting processes, primarily in the field and to a lesser degree from a control room, making adjustments to equipment from both of these settings.
• Basic operator functions include operating, cleaning, monitoring, loading/unloading plastics / pigments / additives, and maintaining equipment in indoor/outdoor production manufacturing settings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees