Chemical Operator

LANXESS•North Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability. This position is located at our Charleston plant at 2151 King St. Extension Charleston, SC 29405.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED Required.
Good Mechanical aptitude skills.
Safety conscious.
Team player with demonstrated initiative.
Must be clean shaven and able to wear a respirator

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operate all production chemical processing equipment including reactors, feeders, heat exchangers, piping networks, hoses, pumps, valves, instruments, vessels, scales, tanks, scrubbers, meters, etc.
Conduct DCS operation to manipulate equipment controlled by the DCS.
Maintain appropriate batch and shift paper work.
Maintain a clean and organized workplace meeting the housekeeping standard established by the Operations Manager.
Follow the direction of the shift coordinator in a professional and cordial manner.
Prepare Work Orders for maintenance on the unit as needed as well as preparing the equipment for maintenance.
Minimize waste generation, follow waste handling guidelines as specified in plant procedures.
Report any process upset, spill, injury, chemical release, security event, etc.
Safely operate fork trucks and the yard tractor with box and tank trailers.
Perform minor maintenance activities on production equipment as directed by the Operations Manager.
Represent LANXESS Inc. through daily actions that reinforce the corporate values; demonstrating personal commitment to a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace for employees.
Work with engineers, production specialists, quality assurance technicians, distribution technicians, as well as other plant personnel to safely and efficiently accomplish plant responsibilities.