Chemical Operator

LSB INDUSTRIES • El Dorado, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Operator monitors and adjusts plant and recovery systems, including air, water, steam, gas, and ammonia processes. The role involves taking and verifying meter, gauge, and computer readings; recording information in logs; monitoring system flows and changes; and making adjustments to correct inaccuracies. The operator also monitors transfers between plant areas, reports discrepancies to the foreman, and takes corrective action to support proper plant operation.

The position includes assisting with outside plant operations: monitoring and maintaining equipment and systems, collecting samples, performing laboratory analyses, maintaining written records, and identifying and reporting problems. Operators also help keep the work area clean and safe. This safety- and security-sensitive position involves hazardous materials and industrial processes and is subject to facility security standards under DHS CFATS regulation 6 CFR Part 27.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Computer skills and attention to detail.
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Must be tolerant and non-allergic to exposure to ammonia, chemical, and acid fumes.
• Must be able to work rotating day and evening shifts.
• Must attend and complete one or two months of on-the-job training.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work a full 12-hour shift, often standing, walking, and climbing throughout.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairways up to 100 feet and work at heights up to 100 feet at any time of day or night and in any weather.
• Ability to reach overhead to operate manual valves.
• Ability to manually open and close valves on pipes up to 24 inches containing acid, steam, ammonia, water, or CO2.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of related experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Take periodic meter and gauge readings of air, water, steam, and gas flows, temperatures, pressures, and plant processes; verify the readings and record them in logs.
• Monitor plant system flows and changes, calculate and implement adjustments to correct inaccuracies, and reset meters, gauges, ammonia process equipment, and computer equipment as needed.
• Operate computer programs for recovery systems, verify and record readings, monitor changes, adjust programs to control or correct inaccuracies, and input pertinent data.
• Monitor transfers from the plant to other plant areas.
• Identify problem areas and discrepancies, report them promptly to the foreman, and implement corrective actions.
• Use independent judgment in operating acid plant systems and processes.
• Operate and answer telephones and radios.
• Assist with outside plant operations, including reading gauges and meters; inspecting, maintaining, and adjusting pipes, racks, pumps, systems, compressors, and convertors; collecting samples; and performing laboratory analyses.
• Keep written records and logs, identify and report problems, and assist with cleaning and upkeep to maintain a clean, safe area free of debris.

What This Job Offers

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