Chemical Operator

Momentive • Texas City, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will be responsible for the proper transfer of chemicals/materials within the plant and monitoring control panel functions per operating instructions specific to the process while ensuring safety and environmental controls.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to receive detailed instructions by telephone and/or handheld radio.
• Able to work independently and multi-task.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years work experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading of final product, raw materials and waste streams via tank truck, drums, sacks or other types of containers
• Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator’s logbook, per procedure.
• Obtain material samples for laboratory analysis using proper safety measures
• Handling of drums using drum dolly or forklifts.
• Moving of trailers safely with Yard Mule.
• Handling plant utilities, including, but not limited to Hot Oil System, Cooling Water Tower, Process Water, Chiller System, Nitrogen Tanks, Flare System, Furnaces and Boilers
• Complete understanding and demonstrated knowledge of all Safety and Emergency Procedures
• Maintain efficient working knowledge of the plant’s shutdown and startup procedures
• Monitor inventory of raw materials and ensure accurate recording all necessary data on transfers
• Dismantle and clean filtering equipment, as needed per procedure.
• Understanding and the management of Environmental Procedures
• General housekeeping in process areas and operating areas
• Wash and rinse reactors
• Regulate the flow of steam, air or oil
• Operate equipment to adjust speed of chemical reactions or yields
• Report spills or dangerous conditions
• Draw samples of product
• Patrol tanks and troughs to ensure they are not overflowing and enter in logbook.
• Use steam to defrost frozen valves per procedure.
• Operate and test towers, soap-spray vessels, storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors and driers
• Ensure chemicals are stored properly per procedure and SDS
• Must have taken and successfully passed the mPD Unit Tests and been signed off by Supervision.
• Must be able to LOTO per plant procedures
• Communicate safety concerns with management by participating in safety team meetings and other means (concern reports, etc.)
• Understand and execute life critical systems such as LOTO.
• Basic understanding of LEAN, 5S and GEMBA
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
• Company paid life and disability coverage.
• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
• Paid time off plus paid holidays.
• Additional time off with years of service.
• 401k savings plan with employer match and additional employer contribution.
• Educational reimbursement program, where applicable.
• Professional development courses.
• Wellness programs and financial education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED