Chemical Operator

OxyChem•Wichita, KS

22d•Onsite

About The Position

OxyChem is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Chemical Operator for its chemical manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas. The role operates and monitors process equipment and conditions, performs inspections and troubleshooting, keeps operating records, and prepares equipment for maintenance. The employee is expected to follow standard operating procedures and help protect the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and surrounding communities.

Requirements

High school diploma or completed GED.
Process Technology degree or at least 2 years of relevant work experience in production, loading, or maintenance in the military, a chemical plant, or a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning, with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and to respond to callouts.
Ability and willingness to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and perform walking, bending, and stooping.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator, and respond to visual and audible alarms.

Nice To Haves

Good working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

Protect the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and communities as the highest priority.
Conduct routine operating inspections, troubleshoot operational problems, and respond to area emergencies or changing operating situations.
Operate field equipment and use instrumentation to monitor and regulate process temperatures, pressures, chemical concentrations, and flow according to standard operating procedures and critical limits.
Maintain logs of readings, laboratory results, shift production requirements, and equipment issues to document daily activity and support shift relief.
Initiate work requests, perform minor maintenance within capabilities, and prepare equipment for maintenance.
Prepare equipment for maintenance by locking out equipment, preparing permits, and verifying equipment.
Make minor equipment repairs and initiate maintenance action as needed using the SAP work notification process.
Notify supervisors, maintenance, engineering, and other auxiliary personnel about equipment malfunctions and troubleshoot process issues as needed.