Chemical Plant Operator

Chlorum Solutions USA•Eddyville, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Plant Operator supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of chemical production processes and equipment throughout the Eddyville Chlor Alkali facility. The role operates process equipment, monitors production conditions, performs preventive maintenance, and troubleshoots basic equipment and process issues while following established operating procedures. The operator works with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other facility personnel to achieve production goals, maintain product quality, maximize throughput, and support operational excellence in a chemical manufacturing environment. The position operates production equipment and systems, monitors process conditions, records plant data, and supports material handling, equipment transitions, and basic troubleshooting. It also involves maintaining a safe and orderly work environment and following company safety policies, environmental requirements, operating procedures, and facility documentation. Work takes place in an active chemical manufacturing facility. Conditions may include industrial equipment, chemical process areas, varying temperatures, noise, outdoor conditions, and other typical industrial-environment exposures. Schedule flexibility, overtime, and after-hours support may be required according to production requirements, equipment conditions, planned outages, and operational priorities. The position requires routine movement throughout the facility, use of tools and equipment, material-handling activities, and wearing required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to learn and safely operate chemical processing equipment, mechanical systems, production equipment, and computerized process systems.
Ability to follow written operating procedures, safety requirements, work instructions, and established production processes.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic hand tools and power tools.
Ability to troubleshoot basic equipment and process issues and communicate identified problems to appropriate personnel.
Ability to accurately record production, process, inventory, and operational information.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
Ability to work independently within established procedures while collaborating effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other facility personnel.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and access operating areas throughout an industrial chemical manufacturing facility.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and assigned operating equipment.
Ability to perform routine physical activities associated with plant operations, equipment monitoring, material handling, and basic maintenance activities.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and safely work in an active industrial manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in chemical manufacturing, chlor-alkali, refining, power generation, industrial manufacturing, or another process-industry environment.
Previous experience operating chemical process or industrial production equipment.
Experience performing basic preventive maintenance or equipment troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
Experience with computerized plant, production, inventory, or process-control systems.
Experience operating forklifts, loaders, or other industrial mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate chemical process equipment, production systems, technology tools, and mechanical or thermal processes in assigned facility areas.
Monitor equipment and process conditions to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
Follow operating procedures and process requirements to meet production goals and product specifications.
Troubleshoot basic equipment and process performance issues and assist Maintenance and technical personnel with more complex repairs and troubleshooting.
Use computerized systems to monitor and record production information, operating conditions, inventory, and other required plant data.
Support material handling, including unloading raw materials and loading finished products into trucks, railcars, or other transportation equipment as assigned.
Safely operate forklifts, loaders, unloaders, and other mobile equipment when trained and authorized.
Support equipment startups, shutdowns, operational transitions, and other production activities in assigned areas.
Identify opportunities to improve plant operations, equipment performance, safety, quality, and production efficiency.
Learn, understand, and follow operating procedures, work instructions, and facility documentation, and provide feedback on opportunities to improve them.
Maintain awareness of interactions between assigned equipment and processes and other facility operating areas, and communicate changing conditions appropriately.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment and perform assigned work according to company safety policies, environmental requirements, and operating procedures.
Support plant operational priorities while working effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, contractors, and other facility personnel.
Perform other plant operations and production duties as assigned.