Chemical Operator

Chemtrade•Terrell, TX

19d

About The Position

The Chemical Operator performs general plant operator duties and is an integral member of the production team, responsible for the overall chemical production process. Duties include weighing and mixing chemical ingredients, monitoring equipment and manufacturing processes, and collaborating with production team members to develop effective processes and products. The role involves operating and maintaining plant and mobile equipment, handling chemicals, recording production information, and following safety and quality requirements. The position is based in a chemical manufacturing plant producing Liquid Alum, ACH, and PAC chemicals. Work includes outdoor conditions where heat and cold are normal, climbing stairs and ladders, and performing tasks in temperatures up to 100 degrees while wearing personal protective equipment. The regular schedule is Monday to Friday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with scheduled eight-hour days and intermittent 14–16-hour days for emergency operations or repairs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
1–3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or manufacturing/production.
Ability to demonstrate experience using Microsoft programs, maintenance management systems, and email.
Mechanical aptitude.
Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing protective gear when necessary.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
Ability to perform tasks in 100-degree ambient temperatures while wearing personal protective equipment.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and lift within OSHA guidelines.
Ability to work scheduled eight-hour days and intermittent 14–16-hour days for emergency operations or repairs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with forklifts.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical manufacturing operations safely and effectively.
Record ingredients, weights, temperatures, and other production information, and enter data into a database.
Monitor and control pressure and temperature in chemical process equipment.
Operate plant equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Handle, transport, and process chemicals safely.
Document plant processes and record production data.
Open, load, and unload tank truck and railcar vessels; operate pumps, piping, and valves.
Troubleshoot production equipment and process issues.
Maintain plant inventory records.
Operate mobile equipment, including backhoes, track mobiles, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
Perform daily plant upkeep, maintenance, and housekeeping duties.
Follow plant safety guidelines, including those for confined spaces, working at heights, management of change, hot work, and operating procedures.