Chemical Operator (60029)

LSB INDUSTRIES•El Dorado, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Operator will be responsible for performing periodic meter and gauge readings of air, water, steam and gas flows, temperatures, pressures and plant processes. They will verify the accuracy of readings, monitor flows and changes in systems and processes, and calculate and implement adjustments to correct inaccuracies. The role involves operating computer programs for recovery systems, monitoring flows, and making adjustments to control and correct inaccuracies. Data input, resetting equipment, monitoring transfers, identifying problem areas, and making independent judgments concerning operations are key aspects. The operator will also assist with operational duties in outside areas, including inspecting, maintaining, and adjusting equipment, collecting samples, performing laboratory analyses, and keeping records. Additionally, they will assist with clean-up and area upkeep to maintain a clean and safe environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines are required.
Computer skills and attention to detail a must.
Demonstrate basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
Must be tolerant and non-allergic to exposure to ammonia, chemical and acid fumes.
Must be able to work day and evening rotating shifts.
Must be able to attend and complete one or two months of on-the-job-training.
Must be able to lift and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work a full 12 hour shift, often standing, walking, and climbing during the entire 12 hours.
Must be able to climb ladders and stairways up to 100 feet high in order to operate equipment or take readings, and to work at heights up to 100 feet at any time of day or night, in any weather.
Must be able to reach overhead to operate manual valves.
Required to manually open and close valves on pipes up to 24 containing acid, steam, ammonia, water, or CO2.

Nice To Haves

3 years of related experience

Responsibilities

Perform periodic meter and gauge readings of air, water, steam and gas flows, temperatures, pressures and plant processes.
Verify accuracy of meter and gauge readings and record in log.
Monitor flows and changes in systems and processes.
Calculate and implement adjustments to plant flows and processes to correct inaccuracies.
Operate computer programs and perform periodic computer readings of recovery systems.
Verify accuracy of computer program readings and record in log.
Monitor flows and changes in recovery systems.
Calculate and implement adjustments to computer programs to control and correct inaccuracies of systems.
Input pertinent data to computer.
Reset meters, gauges, ammonia process and computer equipment as necessary.
Monitor transfers of Plant to other areas in the plant.
Identify problem areas and discrepancies, immediately report to foreman and implement corrective actions to ensure proper operation of the plant processes and systems.
Make determinations and use independent judgment concerning the operations of the acid plant systems and processes.
Operate and answer telephones and radios.
Assist with operational duties and functions in the outside areas of the Plant, including but not limited to reading and monitoring gauges and meters, inspecting, maintaining and adjusting pipes, racks, pumps, systems, compressors, convertors, etc., collecting samples and performing laboratory analyses, keeping written records and logs, and identifying problems areas and discrepancies and reporting to foreman.
Inspect areas and assist with clean-up and area upkeep, including but not limited to cleaning, sweeping, and mopping floors, clearing crowded areas, and maintaining the area in a clean and safe condition, free and clear of debris.