Chemical Operator

Ascend Performance Materials • Decatur, AL

60d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Operator role is responsible for Manufacturing field operations, Distributed Control System (Board) operations, and/or Chemical Loading/Unloading operations. The Chemical Operator will interact with operations, maintenance, leadership, and engineering to ensure that safety, production, and cost goals are achieved.

Requirements

• Minimum Associates Degree OR Achieve 4 or higher in the following Work Keys subjects: Locating Information Applied Technology
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team environment throughout all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and environmental stewardship.
• Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving skills.
• Be capable of performing all physical requirements of the essential job functions, which include climbing stairs & ladders, satisfactorily completing a respirator fit test (clean shaven required) and working in an outdoor industrial environment (ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work at heights).
• Must support 24/7 operation, which includes weekends, nights, & holidays.
• Possess ability and willingness to make decisions.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively without supervision.
• Basic Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience in a pipeline chemical or similar manufacturing operation.
• Prefer six sigma/lean experience.
• Prefer technical education such as Process Technology.

Responsibilities

• Apply documented processes to safely operate and troubleshoot chemical processes.
• Apply safe work practices (LOTO, Confined Space, BIP, Hot Work, Job Safety Analysis, etc.) to ensure safe operations during both routine and non-routine work.
• Safely prepare process equipment for maintenance turnarounds.
• Optimization of cost performance within the operating unit.
• Analysis and resolution of cost deviations.
• Develop into a process expert and translate knowledge to others as needed.
• Meeting production goals within the operating unit.
• Analysis and resolution of production deviations.
• Communication of unit performance deviations to coworkers, fellow work groups, engineering, and management.
• Meeting performance goals on area housekeeping, site appearance, & hazard recognition/resolution.
• Investigation & resolution of near misses, spills, incidents, & customer complaints within the operating unit.
• Identification of maintenance needs and initiation of maintenance notification process.
• Team participation in A2E (Lean/Six Sigma) activities to improve unit performance.
• Expected to progress through pre-defined job roles within work group.

Benefits

• Access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities
• A global wellness rewards program
• Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan
• Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree