Chemical Operator

BVPV Styrenics LLC•Painesville, OH

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Styropek is the largest EPS (Expandable Polystyrene) producer in America, with certified products used in building, packaging, and automotive applications. The company has 5 manufacturing plants in 5 countries and is part of the Alpek family, the largest petrochemical group in America. This role is for the facility in Painesville, OH, which manufactures expandable styrenics products for the construction and packaging industries. The company is committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, focusing on environmental impact, employee well-being, and community development. As a member of Operation Clean Sweep, Styropek prioritizes zero plastic resin loss. This position involves progressing through various training levels, with pay commensurate with each level. Upon completion of all training, the operator will work in all areas on a rotating basis. The areas include Packaging (bagging, labeling, warehousing, shipping, receiving), Dryer (dewatering, screening, pasting, chiller, drying, tank farm operations, unloading rail cars and tank trucks), Reactor (additives, charging, transferring, processing), and Control Board (operating all process areas and equipment via Distributive Control System (DCS), making operational decisions, and coordinating activities to meet operating plans and goals).

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years combination of relevant technical degree/diploma coupled with manufacturing, chemical operations, industrial or other relevant experience, or minimum 3+ years of manufacturing chemical operations, industrial or other relevant experience with a high school education or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to handle physically and mentally demanding jobs
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with understanding of general mechanics and equipment function
Ability to be self-directed with minimal supervision
Demonstrated self-motivated, self-starter
Strong oral and written communications skills
Proven commitment to safety, protecting the environment and product quality
Excellent interpersonal and team skills
Ability to work shifts and overtime as needed/required

Nice To Haves

SAP knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Maintain responsible, safe, and environmentally sanctioned operation of Painesville Site by following all site and safety procedures.
Work 12 hr. rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Communicates through written shift logs, process checklists and information systems (SAP, Outlook).
Responsible for thorough and complete verbal/written communications for shift relief exchange.
Maintains quality control by determining causes and initiating corrective action.
Monitors sample for quality control and takes corrective action as needed in accordance with ISO procedures.
Identify, direct, troubleshoot process equipment, process problems and work towards solutions.
Maintains high housekeeping standards.
Perform operational preventative maintenance as needed.
Perform Lockout Tagout on equipment for safe execution of maintenance and repairs.
Monitor and utilize process, equipment function and equipment mechanics knowledge to analyze process performance deviations.