Chemical Operator

Hexion Careers•Alexandria, LA

About The Position

Responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of reactor and associated equipment. The job task includes being proficient in MES, Alexandria DCS system, SAP and Microsoft suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, etc). The Resin Technician should be fully (and demonstrably) confident of their technical and personal abilities and should be able to use their abilities to positively affect the personnel and plant around them on a daily basis.

Requirements

Attention to Detail
Computer experience
Strong Math Skills
Good Organization Skills
Strong Mechanical Aptitude
Critical Thinking/trouble shooting
Strong Team Player
Ability to Multi-Task
Self-Starter
High School Diploma or GED required
Aptitudes: Must possess the ability to understand the meaning of words and their ideas, as well as instructions and their underlying principles. Perform some arithmetic operations, possess eye-hand motor coordination and be able to operator a forklift.
Temperament: Must have the ability to accept responsibility, perform duties under stress, adapt to situations requiring preciseness and adapt to changing duties and responsibilities. Must be able to adapt to situations involving the interpretation of feelings, ideas, or facts; be able to influence people in the opinions, attitudes or judgments; and be able to generalize, evaluate, make decisions and perform repetitive work.
Physical RequirementsFrequent standing/walkingFrequent sittingFrequently pushing/pullingConstantly work from heights, including stairs, and climbing ladders.Constantly use far visual acuityConstantly use near visual acuityConstantly use fine manipulationConstantly use gross manipulationFrequently wear full and half face respirators.Ability to enter confined spaces FrequentlyFrequently Lift/Carry up to 55lbs

Responsibilities

Ensures that all Hexion safety practices and policies are followed during regular operations, unit maintenance and operational outages.
Participates in safety audits, training, inspections, incident investigations and PSM/PHA activities.
Ensures excellent housekeeping is maintained at all times - both personally and as a unit team.
Demonstrates a working knowledge the site air permit, water permit and discharge permit.
Maintain unit operations within permit guidelines.
Knowledge of hazardous and nonhazardous wastes generation and the proper disposal.
Demonstrates analytical insight and knowledge of testing equipment and equipment utilized in the resin manufacturing and shipping processes along with storage tank areas.
Participates in the investigation of quality incidents and takes action to prevent recurrence.
Ensures raw materials are received per Hexion specification and finished product is shipped per Hexion and customer specifications and requirements.
Perform real time data entry using MES, SAP, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc as needed to perform job duties.
Sample raw materials, in-process, and finished product. Perform required testing and analyze results against established specifications.
Load finished product onto tank trucks following all Hexion policies and SOP’s.
Offload raw materials from tank trucks to raw material storage following all Hexion policies and SOP’s.
Perform minor unit maintenance under qualified supervision.
Clean and maintain equipment per guidelines.
Unload dry bulk raw materials and stage in production areas using forklift.
Understand and follow DOT, OSHA, EPA and other regulations.
Works well with others; promotes attitude of continuous improvement.
Independently completes day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision and to complete other special assignments, with an appropriate level of supervisory involvement Practices Hexion Core Values in daily activities and adheres to all Company policies and procedures.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed to maintain business coverage.