Chemical Plant Operator

BASF SE • Wyandotte, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction. These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications. As a Chemical Plant Operator for our Wyandotte Polyol Plant, you will be responsible for all aspects of personal safety, product quality, and operating all aspects of the reactors, as well as, filling, loading, and unloading systems and their auxiliary and utility equipment.

Requirements

• Have a High School Diploma/GED
• Have 6 months of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Are able to maintain facial hair to comply with site respirator policy
• Are able to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate DCS and PLS systems, as well as environmental control systems (such as the pond, scrubber, or thermal oxidizer)
• Read, record, and interpret data of different industrial equipment (reactors, tanks, pumps, etc.) and make corrective adjustments as required to keep efficient production on reaction trains.
• Perform maintenance, i.e., purges, washes, dries, and recharges equipment as conducting visual inspection of operating equipment to determine current operating status
• Work from both verbal & written instructions of Shift Supervisor, standard procedures, batch sheet & loading sheets to operate reactors, as well as filling & loading systems
• Participate in miscellaneous duties including painting, cleanouts, assistance to plant during outages, and maintain operating condition of key equipment

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

What This Job Offers

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