Chemical Operator
About The Position
The operator is responsible for procuring the zinc to be used in the make tank zinc batches, for adding the SO2, zinc and water additions to the reactor in the correct amounts and at the established rates, for maintaining the correct temperature in the reactor during the entire reaction, and insuring a nitrogen pad is maintained on the reactor at specified times. The Zinc Hydro Operators are also responsible for operation of the filter press and zinc oxide dryer and at this stage of the manufacturing process separates the sodium hydrosulfite solution from the ZnO by use of the filter press.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 1-3 years of experience working in chemical manufacturing or manufacturing/production.
- Ability to demonstrate experience using Microsoft programs, maintenance management systems and email.
- Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing protective gear when necessary.
- Ability to lift 75lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with forklifts preferred.
- Knowledge of Zinc plant operations, cooling tower chemical operations, ISO9001 requirements and RC13001 basic requirements (Asset)
Responsibilities
- Running all functions of the Zinc Plant during their shift.
- Operation of the filter press and zinc oxide dryer.
- Separating the sodium hydrosulfite solution from the ZnO by use of the filter press.
- Filtering the solution through a series of filters to remove impurities from the product and washing the filters.
- Adding all chemical additives to the solution as specified and cooling the product.
- Assuring that all solution leaving the formulation tank meet all product specifications.
- Obtaining necessary samples for control purposes.
- Responsible for the dryer controls and the product quality of the dried ZnO.
- Maintaining the moisture specs by running moisture tests on the ZnO once per shift.
- Loading of the dried zinc oxide material.
- Cleaning the oxide cake from the filter press and cleaning the filter cloths.
- Maintaining the press against leakage of product and for removing damaged cloths and replacing with new ones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
